NYT Revealed How Putin Lured Trump into the Ukrainian 'Trap'.

Analyzing former President Donald Trump's position on Ukraine, it becomes clear that this position is shaped by events that occurred from 2016 to 2017. These events point to his negative attitude toward Ukraine, which could have serious consequences should he return to the White House.

Trump's meeting with Polit in 2017 was a key episode in this story. Vladimir Putin attempted to influence Trump by presenting Ukraine as a corrupt country over which Russia could exert influence. Trump did not object to this view of Putin, despite advisers who provided him with different information.

Putin tried to influence Trump by presenting Ukraine as a corrupt country over which Russia could exert influence.

However, the roots of Trump's attitude toward Ukraine can be traced back to the 2016 campaign, when Paul Manafort was fired due to his work for the pro-Russian party in Ukraine. This triggered a conspiracy theory that Ukrainian officials conspired with Democrats against Trump.

The theory of Ukrainian interference in the 2016 elections gained traction despite the lack of evidence. Lev Parnas, an American of Ukrainian descent, played a role in spreading these suspicions.

The Russian president also reinforced these suspicions in his statements. Thus, a controversial relationship between Trump and Ukraine emerged.

Trump's meeting with Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, added new details to this picture. Trump contemplated the connection between Ukraine and Hillary Clinton, hinting at attempts by Ukrainian officials to influence the elections.

Trump contemplated the connection between Ukraine and Hillary Clinton, hinting at attempts by Ukrainian officials to influence the elections.

Despite these contradictions, the Trump administration supported Ukraine following the meeting with Putin. Notably, it provided the Ukrainian army with Javelin anti-tank missiles in 2017.

Interestingly, the CIA under Mike Pompeo intensified operations against Russia and expanded collaboration with Ukrainians.

The CIA under Mike Pompeo intensified operations against Russia and expanded collaboration with Ukrainians.

Despite these steps, Trump's position on Ukraine remained inconsistent. He continued to express negative views about Ukraine, accusing it of election interference.

Trump's positions were backed by Republican lawmakers during his impeachment in 2019. This shows how domestic political motives influence his stance on Ukraine.

There is significant interest and discussion regarding Trump's position on Ukraine in the context of the 2024 presidential campaign. He promised to end the war "in one day" and criticized Zelensky for not making a deal with Putin.

The last meeting between Trump and Zelensky highlighted the tensions between them. Trump emphasized his ability to resolve the conflict given his good relations with Putin. Zelensky hopes for improved relations with the United States.

Trump's views on Ukraine and his foreign policy decisions, should he be re-elected, remain subjects of discussion and debate. Personal images, Russian influence, and geopolitical strategies continue to shape relations between the US and Ukraine.