Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys latest visit to Washington was presented by many observers as a defining diplomatic opportunity. After months of uncertainty over the future of American support for Ukraine, expectations were high that a carefully prepared meeting with US President Donald Trump could reset bilateral relations, unlock additional military assistance, and encourage Washington to adopt a tougher stance toward Russia.

Instead, the visit ended with few tangible achievements. While it avoided the public confrontation that overshadowed Zelenskys earlier White House meeting with Trump, it also failed to produce any significant policy shift. The outcome highlighted the growing complexity of US-Ukraine r...