The relationship between Washington and Kyiv is entering increasingly uncertain territory, as Donald Trump’s approach to Russia raises fresh questions about the future of the war in Ukraine.
In an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan last week, President Zelensky offered a stark assessment of America’s shifting position, warning that his country risks losing the support of its most important ally. A decision by the Trump administration to waive sanctions on Russian energy has added to concerns over the direction of US policy.
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At the same time, a dispute involving Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network has opened another front in the deteriorating relationship. Zelensky has alleged that restrictions on the service left Ukraine more vulnerable to Russian attacks, while Musk has denied responsibility. Reports about the involvement of the White House have since raised further questions about the extent of American influence over Ukraine’s military capabilities.
With tensions mounting between Zelensky and senior figures in the Trump administration, the consequences could reach well beyond the battlefield. As the United States reassesses its commitment to Kyiv, Ukraine and its European allies face difficult questions about the future of the war, the strength of the Western alliance and the price of a peace deal with Moscow.
First, Piers Morgan is joined by Elon Musk’s former girlfriend Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney, the director of ‘Musk’ - a film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival, to discuss his potential legal battle with the trillionaire.
Then, Piers goes head-to-head with oligarch and media entrepreneur Konstantin Malofeev and invites his panel of US air force veteran and host of Max Afterburner, Ryan Bodenheimer, retired Green Beret and host of Speak The Truth, Matt Tardi