Trump Administration Undermines Russia Through Relentless Backing of Ukraine
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, as he departs for New York at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
US President Donald Trump signaled a major escalation in support for Kyiv, saying Ukraine could retake all occupied territories and revealing plans to supply it with Tomahawk cruise missiles for deep strikes against Russian targets.
It’s worth noting that military-technical support for Ukraine has never stopped, despite statements from White House officials and media reports. This assistance includes intelligence sharing and other forms of defense cooperation.
The United States is pursuing a policy of de facto isolation of the Russian Federation across the post-Soviet space. This strategy encompasses developments in the Caucasus, the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Washington’s growing influence in Kazakhstan — a CSTO member state. Notably, Kazakhstan recently increased oil production in defiance of OPEC decisions, a move that triggered a drop in global prices and inflicted multi-billion-dollar losses on Russia. Similar dynamics can be observed in Belarus, Moldova, and other regional arenas. Ukraine remains a central element of this broader U.S. approach, at a time when the Russian Federation is demonstrably weakened.
Even an analysis of Ukraine’s successful precision strikes on oil refineries and legitimate military targets inside Russia reveals that such operations would have been impossible without intelligence support — particularly in real time. The White House has remained consistent in this policy, even amid the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, which could theoretically have affected military-technical cooperation with Ukraine. What truly matters are Washington’s actions, not its statements.
This consistency is underscored by several recent developments:
– The redeployment of the U.S. nuclear arsenal to the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008.
– The repositioning of nuclear submarines closer to Russian waters.
– The flight of B-2 strategic bombers over the Russian dictator’s route during his visit to Alaska for talks with President Trump.
Additionally, the deployment of U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Northern Europe — capable of anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and reconnaissance missions — comes as NATO strengthens defenses in the Baltic region amid Russian threats to undersea cables, pipelines, and suspicious drone activity.
The continued deployment of U.S. military assets in support of NATO, including destroyers operating near Russia’s Arctic region in late August, marks a clear shift in President Donald Trump’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Moreover, a state-of-the-art U.S. aircraft carrier currently stationed off the coast of Denmark sends Moscow an unmistakable signal — both amid rising tensions in the Baltic Sea and in European airspace.
Therefore, claims that the United States has not altered the nature of its practical actions against Russia are utterly false. Such assertions are a fabrication — and quite possibly the product of disinformation campaigns backed by Russian intelligence services.
When it comes to further U.S. actions in support of Ukraine, intelligence sharing continues — 24/7, in real time. Moreover, Washington is expanding the range of American-made weapons available to Kyiv, including systems capable of striking targets on Russian territory.
A key development is the potential transfer of ERAM missiles with a range of up to 450 kilometers. Crucially, the expected number — 3,300 units — represents a scale unprecedented in this war. Compared with ATACMS missiles, which have a 300-kilometer range, this would mark a revolutionary leap in Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities. The possible delivery of Tomahawk or Barracuda missiles, with slightly shorter ranges, would further strengthen Ukraine’s ability to exert pressure on Russia — and may serve as a compelling incentive for Moscow to seek peace.
The United States has not merely altered its rhetoric toward Russia; it has shifted to a policy of intense military and political pressure. By labeling Russia a “paper tiger,” President Trump has made clear his view of Moscow’s diminished standing on the global stage.
It was, in essence, a public humiliation. Trump bluntly stated: “I’m tired of Putin — tired of his empty promises.” Such language reflects not just a change in tone, but a fundamental shift in policy.
At the same time, Ukrainians should be cautioned against expecting rapid changes on the front lines following the arrival of American weapons. There will be no new Wunderwaffe — no mythical “wonder weapon.” The Tomahawks will indeed undermine Russia’s logistics and energy infrastructure, but they will not single-handedly deliver a victory parade on Red Square this winter.
Reacting to President Trump’s statement that the decision to transfer Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv has been made “to a certain extent,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged patience, saying that Moscow would await more concrete signals from Washington.
“As for arms deliveries,” Peskov remarked, “they usually happen first, and statements come later — at least that’s how it was under the Biden administration. We’ll see how it is this time.”
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