Daniel Fried
Coverage of Daniel Fried in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s ‘Change of Heart’ on Ukraine Driven by Kyiv’s Successes, Veteran Top US Diplomat Says
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried states that bipartisan support for Ukraine remains strong after the US midterms, and Kyiv’s battlefield successes are influencing Trump’s perspective on the war. Trump’s stance on Ukraine appears to be shifting due to Kyiv’s military achievements.
- Zelensky’s Poland Visit Was ‘First-Rate’ Move to Reset Ties, Veteran Top US Diplomat Says
Zelensky's meeting with Donald Tusk in Poland was praised by former US Ambassador Daniel Fried as a strategic move to reset ties, emphasizing cooperation for security and preventing Russian gains. Fried described the visit as a 'first-rate' initiative to address historical disputes and align interests.
- Trump’s Patriot Offer Signals US Reassessment as Russia’s Victory Narrative Collapses, Former Top US Diplomat Says
Trump's proposal to help Ukraine produce Patriot missiles is welcomed by US diplomat Daniel Fried, indicating Washington's view of Ukraine's defense as crucial to US and European security.
- A new phase in the war in Ukraine
Ukraine claims it can now strike military and energy targets deep inside Russia. Former ambassador Daniel Fried discusses why Russia is losing its strategic advantage in the conflict.
- State Department Veteran Warns Against US Troop Pullback From Europe Amid Russian Threat
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried warned that unilateral US troop withdrawals from Europe would be strategically dangerous amid Russian threats, including sabotage, assassinations, and drone incursions. He supported the Trump administration's push for European allies to strengthen their militaries and contribute more to NATO.
- Daniel Fried: Russia Is Beginning to Lose, and Ukraine Now Has the Cards
Daniel Fried states Ukraine's deep-strike drone campaign has altered the war's trajectory, enabling strikes on Russian oil, energy, and military targets behind the front line. He argues Russia is beginning to lose and Ukraine now holds significant advantages.