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The situation in Ukraine can be viewed through the lens of past U.S. foreign policy decisions, particularly the controversial withdrawal from Afghanistan. The chaotic retreat has been cited as a pivotal moment that affects perceptions of U.S. reliability among both allies and adversaries. Observers believe that President Putin closely monitored the U.S. departure, interpreting it as a signal of American unwillingness to support its allies when the situation becomes challenging.