The headlines say one thing. The reality is often very different.

Zelensky's latest visits to Britain and Washington were certainly a far cry from the Oval Office confrontation of February 2025, but I've learned to judge politics by actions, not photographs.

Patriot licences are only agreed in principle. The "killer sanctions" still need to become law, and Ukraine can still become Washington's political whipping boy overnight.

Here's my latest analysis from Ukraine. 🇺🇦👇