Sun May 18 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Former US Ambassador Accuses Trump of Favoring Russia Over Ukraine

**Washington D.C.** – In a scathing op-ed published Friday, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, accused President Donald Trump of prioritizing Russia over Ukraine, leading to her resignation last month. Brink, who served as ambassador from 2022, alleges the Trump administration has been “putting pressure on the victim, Ukraine, rather than on the aggressor, Russia.”

Writing in the Detroit Free Press, Brink, a seasoned diplomat with experience under five presidents, criticized the shift in U.S. foreign policy since Trump’s return to office. She emphasized the U.S.’s historical alliance with Ukraine and its support against Russian aggression since 2014. However, she argues that Trump’s approach undermines this support and emboldens Russia.

“I cannot stand by while a country is invaded, a democracy bombarded, and children killed with impunity,” Brink wrote, highlighting the devastating impact of the war. “I believe that the only way to secure U.S. interests is to stand up for democracies and to stand against autocrats.”

Brink’s resignation and public criticism come amid growing scrutiny over the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine and Russia. Critics point to Trump’s past impeachment proceedings over alleged pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his warm relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his administration’s suggestion that Ukraine cede territory to Russia as evidence of a pro-Russian bias.

The relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy has reportedly soured, culminating in a public confrontation at the White House in February. Despite the tension, the U.S. and Ukraine have recently agreed to a joint investment fund, granting Washington access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Brink’s op-ed paints a grim picture of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the thousands of civilian casualties, including hundreds of children, and accusing Russia of “pure evil.” She warns that allowing Russia to redraw borders by force will embolden Putin and threaten NATO allies.

“If we allow Putin to redraw borders by force, he won’t stop with Ukraine,” Brink wrote, urging the U.S. to stand firm against Russian aggression. Her outspoken criticism adds fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding U.S. foreign policy in Eastern Europe and raises questions about the future of U.S.-Ukrainian relations under the Trump administration.

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