The USAID initiative had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in helping Ukraine's energy grid recover from attacks from Russia.

Summary

The State Department has ended a major USAID initiative to restore Ukraine’s energy grid, which has suffered continuous Russian attacks.

The move, seen as a signal of declining U.S. support, also includes downsizing USAID’s presence in Ukraine from 64 to just 8 personnel.

Officials warn this could leave Ukraine vulnerable, especially during winter, and reduce oversight of financial aid.

Additionally, a financial sector reform program has been terminated. The decision is part of the broader Trump administration policies shifting away from strong U.S. involvement in Ukraine.

  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    8 hours ago

    Why are you trying to imply that Trump’s allegiance with Russia is anything other than voluntary? Trump is a cunt in his own right, and part of that cunt-hood is that he’s a fanboi of Putin and just flat-out likes Russia better than he does Europe.

    • alykanas@slrpnk.netEnglish
      28·
      8 hours ago

      Well, fanboy yes ! But that’s very different from being under control.

      It is known that Trump is not an ideologue . He just likes money and power, which Putin has achieved in spades .

      • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        6 hours ago

        There’s a saying that goes “you can’t rape the willing.” Frankly, I think you and the other guy you were arguing with are both right: from Russia’s perspective, Trump is a patsy and an asset. From Trump’s perspective, Russia is a valued friend and ally.