Update: Trump could not be trusted, Ukraine did not tell the Trump administration about its planned strategic attack on 41 Russian bombers

In a revelation that underscores the complexity of international alliances, Ukrainian officials reportedly withheld information about a critical military operation targeting 41 Russian bombers from the Trump administration.

According to sources familiar with the situation, the decision stemmed from concerns over then-President Donald Trump’s perceived unpredictability and his administration’s ambiguous stance toward Russia.

Ukrainian leaders feared that sharing sensitive intelligence could result in a leak to Moscow, potentially jeopardizing the success of the mission and putting their forces at greater risk.

This calculated move reflects the broader climate of distrust that characterized parts of U.S.-Ukraine relations during Trump’s presidency, particularly following his controversial withholding of military aid in 2019.

Ukrainian strategists opted to act independently in one of their most daring attacks of the war, targeting aircraft that had been launching missiles at civilian infrastructure.

The operation’s success without U.S. coordination reveals not only Kyiv’s growing military capability but also a significant shift in how allies manage high-stakes operations when confidence in American leadership falters.