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The comparison of current diplomatic maneuvers to strategies employed during the Nixon administration reveals a disjointed approach to foreign policy. While figures like Henry Kissinger are lauded for shuttle diplomacy, they also left room for more cohesive dialogues. In stark contrast, today’s approaches seem inconsistent, with divergent narratives within the U.S. government regarding aid and the legitimacy of Ukrainian statehood. This has left both allies and adversaries puzzled about the true direction of U.S. foreign policy regarding eastern Europe.