In 2025, US President Donald Trump introduced a foreign policy shift concerning Ukraine, which is affecting international relations and the balance of power in the world. What is the policy? What impact will it have on Ukraine and NATO, as well as on other BRICS nations? This needs a detailed analysis.
This new approach of Trump is an indirect way of supporting Ukraine, but at the same time putting pressure on Russia. In this article, we will discuss the key aspects of Trump’s Ukraine policy 2025, its implications, and its effects on the global power balance.
Understanding Trump’s New Ukraine Policy
Trump decided to help Ukraine in July 2025, in which the US will first sell weapons to NATO and then NATO will supply weapons to Ukraine, meaning the US is indirectly helping Ukraine, benefiting American manufacturers.
Apart from this, Trump said in a leaked call that if Russia continuously attacks Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, then the US will destroy Russia’s capital Moscow, and Trump also said that if Russia does not stop attacking Ukraine within 50 days, then the US will impose 100% tariffs on Russian goods.
This policy is a shift from the previous one, as Trump was earlier pressuring Ukraine but now he is targeting Russia. But will it remain consistent? This is a big question.
Impact on Ukraine:
Trump has been very beneficial for Ukraine because of the US weapons supply through NATO Ukraine is today waging a head to head war with Russia. Because of this, Ukrainians are happy with Trump’s July 7 agreement in which he talked about supplying weapons.
But Trump’s unpredictable and immature nature is a matter of great concern for Ukraine because Trump can stop the supply of weapons at any time and can also change the policy. Ukrainian officials are saying that the first 8-10 months can be very tough.
Global Implications and BRICS Connection
Trump’s Ukraine policy 2025 can affect the dynamics of BRICS as Russia is a very important member of BRICS. BRICS is now a group of 10 countries, including new members such as Ethiopia, UAE, Egypt, Iran and Indonesia. With these new members, BRICS has now become a major player in the Global Power Balance.
If Trump’s pressure forces Russia into peace talks, this could bring stability to BRICS. But if this fails, Russia’s economic challenges could test the internal cohesion of BRICS.
Impact on NATO and European Allies:
Trump put a lot of pressure on NATO and increased the defense spending, which we can see now. NATO has committed to 2025 that defense spending will be increased from 2% of GDP to 5% of GDP. This is a big achievement for Trump because Trump forced NATO to increase its defense spending.
Final Thoughts:
Trump’s Ukraine policy 2025 is a smart and complex move that indirectly supports Ukraine while also adding power to NATO and putting constant pressure on his old rival, Russia. But Trump’s unpredictable and immature nature is a matter of great concern for Ukraine and NATO, especially in the context of BRICS, which can reshape the world order. And if you want to know more about global power dynamics, check out our BRICS Expansion 2025 article.
