Security Failure

The release of Israel's official military report on the failures of 7 October 2023 marks a critical moment in the country's reckoning with one of its darkest days.

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The explosive confrontation between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskky has exposed a widening gulf in the US-Ukraine relationship, leaving Kyiv more vulnerable at a critical moment in its war against Russia. What should have been a diplomatic opportunity turned into a public falling-out, signaling that the unwavering American support Ukraine once relied on is now in question. For Ukraine, this is a dangerous shift. The country has fought for three years to resist President Vladimir Putin's invasion, relying on billions of dollars in military aid from Western allies, particularly the United States. Under former President Joe Biden, Washington remained Kyiv's strongest backer, supplying weapons, intelligence, and financial assistance. But Mr Trump is taking a starkly different approach, one that leans toward appeasement rather than confrontation. Mr Trump's dismissive attitude toward Mr Zelenskky during their White House meeting was striking. When the Ukrainian President insisted that Mr Putin could not be trusted in negotiations, Mr Trump and Vice President JD Vance pushed back, implying that Mr Zelenskky's unwillingness to compromise was prolonging the war. Mr Trump went so far as to accuse Mr Zelenskky of showing "disrespect" and suggested that Ukraine's leader was not ready for peace. His remarks seemed to ignore the reality that Russia, not Ukraine, is the aggressor in this war. Mr Zelenskky, for his part, stood firm. He has spent years navigating international diplomacy, knowing that any sign of weakness could cost Ukraine dearly. He challenged Mr Trump's narrative, refusing to accept a settlement that would require territorial concessions. The clash between the two leaders was more than just a disagreement; it was a stark reflection of their fundamentally different worldviews. European leaders quickly rallied behind Mr Zelenskky, with German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz warning against confusing "