Ukrainian-aligned commentators, including a guest known as The Russian Dude—a Russian-born YouTuber with family on both sides of the war—emphasize skepticism. He sees Trump’s promise as vague, lacking concrete timelines or enforcement mechanisms. He recalls Trump’s earlier promises to “end the war in 24 hours” as empty campaign rhetoric and expects that, without dramatic changes on the battlefield, the 50-day deadline will quietly fade.

From Ukraine’s perspective, this is progress, particularly with signs that U.S. air defense aid may resume through NATO channels. However, there remains concern that Trump’s unpredictability and history of shifting positions could undercut any long-term strategy. President Zelenskyy responded diplomatically, thanking Trump for strong decisions and for resuming arms deliveries—though the underlying tone reflects cautious gratitude rather than full confidence.

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