President Donald Trump voiced approval of Ukraine’s recent military victories at the G7 summit last week — a notable shift from his frequent warnings that Kyiv had slim to no chance of defeating Russia.
But don’t expect blank checks.
Trump has been impressed by Ukraine’s stacking battlefield wins, sources confirm, yet that doesn’t translate into a return to the Biden-era cash pipeline for President Volodymyr Zelensky.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who chaired the G7 summit, said Trump’s conversations with leaders at Evian marked “a real change in approach” from the administration.
The shift in tone comes after Ukraine secured a series of tactical gains against Russian forces — wins Trump reportedly acknowledged in private meetings with allied leaders.
Still, Trump remains committed to his campaign pledge: no more endless foreign aid without accountability. Ukraine’s performance may have earned the president’s respect, but it hasn’t reopened the federal checkbook.
The message from the White House is clear — praise for results, skepticism on spending, and a demand that Europe carry more of the load.
