The Fleeting Alliances of War: A Lesson From Ukraine's Turnaround The recent developments in Ukraine's war against Russia demonstrate that even promising alliances can quickly turn sour.
President Volodymyr Zelensky touted dramatic victories and technological advances to his Western backers, including US President Donald Trump, who appeared willing to provide crucial air defenses to counter Russian ballistic missiles.
However, momentum fizzled out when Trump failed to deliver on key promises, including the transfer of Patriot systems.