2024-11-07 17:55:08
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Kyiv's Concerns Over US Support Under Trump

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The recent election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has stirred concerns in Kyiv regarding future American support in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope for continued US backing, despite Trump's previous campaign promises to cut military aid and negotiate a peace deal.

Trump's proposed strategy involves delaying Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years in exchange for US military aid, aiming to establish a demilitarized zone along the conflict line, monitored by European troops. This approach has raised alarms among Ukraine's leadership and allies, who fear that such concessions would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

Russia, on the other hand, anticipates negotiations that could lead to significant concessions from Ukraine, such as the cession of Crimea and other territories. Moscow's demands include Ukraine's neutrality and renunciation of NATO ambitions, which Zelenskyy and many European leaders find unacceptable.

Republicans in the US Congress have previously blocked military aid to Ukraine, adding to Kyiv's apprehension about the future of support under a Trump administration. The potential for a peace deal, coupled with a reduction in military support, is perceived by many in Ukraine as a capitulation to Russian aggression.

NATO Secretary-General and European leaders have expressed concerns about the implications of Trump's foreign policy, particularly in light of North Korean involvement in the conflict. As Zelenskyy continues to seek unity and strength from Europe, the geopolitical landscape remains tense, with significant uncertainty about the direction of US foreign policy under Trump.

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