Trump administration pressures Ukraine on Russia peace deal and intervenes in Israeli politics

The Trump administration is pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia while offering Moscow sanctions relief, a major foreign policy shift rejected by European allies. Simultaneously, President Trump has publicly demanded that Israeli President Isaac Herzog grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, directly intervening in Israeli domestic politics. These actions represent significant departures from traditional U.S. foreign policy, drawing criticism from allies and reshaping relationships in both Europe and the Middle East.