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Another critical angle to this conversation is the apparent void of a unified strategic vision from Western allies regarding their support for Ukraine. Following setbacks in Ukraine’s military performance over the summer of 2023, a coherent strategy has remained elusive, thus leaving a power vacuum that Trump now seeks to fill.
Historically, Russia has maintained clear political objectives in this conflict, while Ukraine has similarly articulated its goals. Conversely, the West is left with ambiguous statements, lacking a deeper political narrative or concrete objectives to guide its support for Ukraine and inform future international relations.