# Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

https://mins.news/en/item/100171

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-14 17:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-donald-trump-is-helping-russia-win-the-war-2/

> The editorial argues that Trump is not merely abandoning Ukraine but actively helping Russia win. It cites his announced diesel deal with Putin, his silence after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and restrictions on Ukraine’s access to early-warning intelligence and Starlink. It says these moves bolster Russia’s war effort, prolong the conflict and put Europe at risk.

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