Ukraine began the day with the diplomatic wind once on its canvas.
Finally, he agreed to a “frame” of a mineral deal with Washington. An agreement that will see that the United States is investing in the restoration of Ukraine in exchange for a share of the country's future profits from its natural resources, energy infrastructure and its oil and gas.
There was also a first round of peace talks between US, European and Ukrainian officials in Paris, who were welcomed as “positive”.
It was up to both US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to withdraw from the brokerage of the cessation of fire Until the progress appeared quickly.
Ukraine hoped that America's growing impatience with Russia would become more sanctions for Moscow. Instead, the threat from the United States to wash its hands from continuing peace efforts is more than Kiev.
The consensus is that the collective burden of Ukraine and its European allies would still be insufficient to counteract Russian aggression in the long run. Although he continues in his quest to conquer and occupy as much Ukraine as possible, Moscow claims that she is still striving for peace.
What he has done is to shoot some of the most deadly rocket strikes on civilians in recent days. More than 100 people were injured in the northeast and one person was killed after three hit a residential part of the city.
But these attacks did not bring the least condemnation by the White House, which continues to use more stick with Kiev, stopping military aid and carrot with Moscow, improving relations to make both sides reflect his appetite for peace.
Kyiv agreed to complete reconciliation after the United States stopped their military assistance and sharing intelligence. Moscow has not bent at its continuous maximalist demands in more Ukrainian territory and the overthrow of President Volodimir Zelenski. It is difficult to see how this threat will bring a breakthrough.
On the calm, open waters of the Black Sea, Mikhail commands its American sea patrol ship. As we stand in the bridge, I ask him if he feels he is fighting for Europe as well as his country.
“If Russia occupies all Ukraine, who knows?” He responds. “In 10 or 15 years, Russia will go to Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, any of the Baltic countries, this is quite clear.”
US military assistance to Ukraine will gradually expire. There are no more packages to be placed in front of the congress or to be unlocked by the president's withdrawal.
If Washington turns his back on these peace efforts, he will let Ukraine rely on his European allies to oppose Russia's continued invasion. The consensus is that this collective weight would be insufficient in the long run.
On this section of the Ukrainian coastline KYIV there is a history of success. By launching western and drones produced in the country, the fleet of Russia is forced back and a large shipping lane has been restored.
But the problem of defenses, as President Zelenski admits, is the realities of the battlefield, which are lost by a broader audience.
Although the United States and Ukraine are approaching this mineral deal, the threat of the Trump administration leaves a business venture soon.
He also raises more questions about whether Washington takes care, which controls Ukraine in the long run, as long as trade interests in the United States are protected.