Trump Inaugurated; Ukraine Policy Pivot Begins

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th US President, triggering an immediate shift in US Ukraine policy. Trump suspended some intelligence sharing with Ukraine, signaled intent to end the war quickly through negotiations rather than continued military pressure, and appointed Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg as envoys. Trump had promised during the campaign to end the war 'within 24 hours' — a promise that proved impossible to keep.