US Ambassador resigns over Trump’s fealty toward Putin
In a candid op-ed published today, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink explained her resignation, citing profound disagreements with the Trump administration’s Ukraine policy. Brink, a seasoned diplomat with nearly three decades of service under five presidents, expressed that the administration’s approach—pressuring Ukraine, the victim of aggression, rather than confronting Russia, the aggressor—was untenable for her. She emphasized that such a policy amounted to appeasement, which history has shown leads to further conflict and suffering.
Her resignation also followed a controversial Oval Office meeting in February 2025, where President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading to a suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Brink’s departure reflects the internal tensions within the U.S. diplomatic corps regarding the administration’s stance on the Ukraine conflict .
Brink’s decision to resign underscores the challenges faced by career diplomats when political leadership diverges from established foreign policy principles. Her departure signals a significant shift in the U.S.’s approach to international conflicts and raises concerns about the nation’s commitment to supporting democratic allies in the face of authoritarian aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump took Putin’s bait after encouraging Ukraine to enter into direct talks with Russia. Meanwhile, Russia made a mockery of the talks in Istanbul.