But it hardly got covered in the U.S., largely because Ukraine never was part of the American sphere of influence. And so on April 26, when the Trump Administration removed Ukraine from favored nation trade status, no one went all that ballistic about the decision. Siding with Ukraine has been a great way to get Washington to sanction Nord Stream II, known as the anti-Ukraine pipeline to Ukraine supporters. Naftogaz absolutely despises Nord Stream II. The U.S. keeps siding with Ukraine while Europe is largely wish-washy about picking sides due to its proximity and trade relationship with Russia.

Source: Forbes May 07, 2018 12:56 UTC