The meeting between Trump and European leaders left Ukraine uncertain about security guarantees, amplifying historic fears about Russia.

The Washington meeting has caused confusion among the Ukrainian authorities and population, who fear a repetition of past mistakes such as the Budapest Memorandum. The Trump administration's contradictory messages, including abandoning the idea of a ceasefire and backing the ceding of territory, have heightened concerns. Diplomat Yuri Kostenko and parliamentarian Lesia Vasylenko underline the risks and ambiguities of the Western alliance, while people in Kiev remain skeptical of peace promises amid continued Russian attacks.