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Trump’s Win Could Mean Less US Support For Ukraine

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With Donald Trump back in office, Ukraine may soon face a major change: a drop in US support as it continues its fight against Russia.

Throughout his campaign, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, questioned how long the US should back Ukraine, suggesting that the country might need to find a peace deal with Russia instead of relying on ongoing US help.

This news arrives at a tough time for Ukraine. Russian forces have been making progress in eastern Ukraine, especially in the Donbas region, which Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to fully control. Ukraine’s top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, recently admitted that the battlefront is “difficult,” and Ukraine needs more resources to hold its ground.

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In addition, Russia is believed to be adding more troops, with reports that 10,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia, likely to join the fight against Ukraine soon.

Under the Biden administration, the US sent tens of billions of dollars in weapons and financial aid to Ukraine. Biden’s team plans to continue this support as much as possible before Trump officially takes office.

Trump’s relationship with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has been tense. In 2019, Trump was impeached for allegedly pressuring Zelensky to investigate Trump’s political opponents. But after the recent election, Zelensky congratulated Trump and expressed hope for continued US support, saying both nations can benefit from working together.

Trump has claimed that the Ukraine-Russia war wouldn’t have started if he had been president. He has promised to end the war quickly, even suggesting he could make a peace deal before taking office in January.

However, Trump’s victory has left many wondering if the US will stay committed to Ukraine’s defense. During a debate in September, Trump wouldn’t confirm support for Ukraine’s victory over Russia. He also suggested Ukraine could have “given up a little bit” to Russia to avoid the current situation.

Zelensky, however, believes that any negotiations should come from “a position of strength,” with Ukraine having an upper hand. He acknowledged in a recent interview that US support might change, which could impact Ukraine’s ability to win the war.

Before the election, the US and allies worked to make sure some support for Ukraine would remain, even under new leadership. NATO, led by the US, is setting up a mission to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons and training. Additionally, the Biden administration secured $20 billion in a loan package to help Ukraine, along with contributions from other allies.

As Trump prepares to take office, Ukraine’s future—and its chances of standing up to Russia—may rest on decisions made in Washington. Source: CNN

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