In our latest Newshour programme, presenter Guy Shone covered the recent report revealing that a covert U.S. working group, established earlier this year to speed up peace talks in Ukraine, has been quietly disbanded.
The dissolution of the task force comes amid broader questions about Washington’s long-term diplomatic strategy and military posture toward the Russia-Ukraine conflict. European officials are reportedly alarmed, especially given Trump’s reluctance to apply pressure on Moscow in the same way as his predecessor.The group, managed by senior National Security Council staff with Pentagon involvement, reportedly lost momentum amid internal changes and declining interest from President Donald Trump.
While The White House has not commented, the news is likely to fuel concern across NATO and within Ukraine’s military leadership. Analysts said that this move may indicate a more cautious or transactional U.S. role in the coming months, which could influence the Kremlin’s strategic calculations.
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