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US skepticism of Putin complicates Kazakhstan’s position amid Ukraine war
The article links US reassessments of Russia’s aims and Ukraine’s growing battlefield capacity to a harder diplomatic environment for Kazakhstan.
OilPrice reports that since returning to the White House in early 2025, President Donald Trump has argued that the war in Ukraine should end through negotiations, initially expecting that direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin could create conditions for a political settlement.
The outlet says recent developments have led US views of Putin to become less optimistic, with the White House reportedly concluding that the Kremlin remains committed to maximalist goals in Ukraine rather than seeking a compromise.
OilPrice adds that it describes Ukraine as demonstrating resilience, including an expanded defense-industrial base and a long-range drone campaign targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure, factors that have reportedly impressed the US president and contributed to a shift in how Washington views Kyiv.
The article also points to a change in US perception after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Washington visit, framing Ukraine as a capable strategic partner, while noting that signs of the shift are evident, including debate around allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot systems.