Javier Milei on Ukraine

Javier Milei has generally expressed strong and unequivocal support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, aligning his foreign policy more closely with Western powers since taking office in late 2023. The Argentine President's initial stance was vocally supportive, highlighted by the Ukrainian President attending his inauguration and the two leaders sharing a warm phone call afterward. He later expressed his willingness to make personal efforts toward achieving peace and even stated he would gladly visit Ukraine as a sign of support for his Ukrainian counterpart. His administration has also been accused of a foreign policy U-turn after Argentina abstained from a key UN resolution, although he had previously been critical of the UN’s ineffectiveness regarding the invasion.

This evolution in posture, marked by both strong initial support and later controversial actions like UN abstention, has drawn criticism within Argentina, with some interpreting the shift as an attempt to align with the policies of his main international ally. Despite this perceived inconsistency, the Argentine President has maintained communication, discussing bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and agreeing to resume political consultations between the foreign ministries. The Ukrainian President has reciprocated warmth, thanking him for solidarity and inviting him to visit, which the Argentine leader expressed a desire to accept.