The world watched in shock as the U.S. Secretary of State held peace talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine—without even inviting Ukraine. Making things worse, President Trump blamed Ukraine for the war, saying, “You should have never started it”, completely ignoring Russia’s aggressive invasion in 2022. With an absurd for reality, he referred to Ukraine’s elected leader, President Zelensky, a “dictator”, despite Putin’s 20+ year long authoritarian grip over the Russian country.
This marks a huge shift in U.S. foreign policy, with Trump even suggesting he meet with Putin directly. European allies are alarmed. Commentator Steve Inskeep warned that this could “signal a fundamental shift in the way the United States approaches the whole world”.
What This Means:
If the U.S. continues to align with Russia, NATO allies may begin to question America’s loyalty, leading to instability in global politics. Western intelligence agencies may also stop sharing sensitive information with the U.S. for fear it could reach the Russian government. Additionally, this shift raises serious concerns about which side the U.S. would support in future conflicts.
How to Prepare:
- Watch for changes in global power. Be aware of shifting alliances and potential conflicts.
- Prepare for possible U.S. military deployments. If the U.S. supports Russia, this could impact future wars.
- Stay alert for signs of authoritarianism in the U.S. Consider steps to protect civil liberties [(Insert Link to Article)].
- Protect your finances. Diversify investments to guard against economic instability.
- Secure your digital privacy. Increased government surveillance and cyber threats could be a concern [(Cybersecurity Tips Link)].
- Support democracy and free speech. Join organizations that defend human rights and press freedom.
- Be ready for restrictions on protests and online speech. ICE is already tracking people with negative opinions about the government [(ICE Article Link)].
March 1, 2025 Update
In a shocking show of support for Russia, Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly scolded and insulted President Zelensky during an Oval Office meeting. Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of being ungrateful, while Trump, who previously called Zelensky a “dictator”, angrily told him he had “no cards to play” and accused him of “gambling with World War III.”
The world reacted with alarm. The United Kingdom and France immediately stepped up to fill the gap left by the U.S. in supporting Ukraine. While European leaders still hope to keep the U.S. involved, it remains unclear whether Trump will continue breaking ties with the West and strengthening his alliance with Russia.
Time will tell.
