Trump was not in office until Jan/25.Mas most of us have always known Trump had no leverage on Putin.
His nominees in place for what, 30 days?
What position tactically or politically was dumped in his lap re Russia /Ukraine??
When at any time has NATO(US) held any leverage on RU? The Kursk incursion adventure has proven a disaster..the UKR military continues to attrit at unsustainable levels.
RU is working to leverage the non-complient NATO(US) States away from the west bloc.