As Trump prepares to take the reins of the White House for the second time, Ukrainians fear for their future.
With Trump’s re-election, fears of a radical shift in the war in Ukraine emerged. While Trump’s exact policy is unclear, he has previously said this as president:will end the war in 24 hours“, raising fears that he could reduce or cut aid to Kiev.
Political analysts and experts discuss in Ukraine The possible impact of Donald Trump’s second presidency. “Trump is an incredibly unpredictable politician, perhaps the most unpredictable politician who has ever been in the White House. So it’s always a guessing game,” says Ukraine Alert editor Peter Dickinson.
“Basically, I think we can say Tends to make a deal with Putin“Trump’s worldview is largely based on the main players sitting at the table together, making deals and deciding everything among themselves,” he adds.
Optimism in Kiev
The Trump campaign has proposed a deal to end the war that could include: Blocking Ukraine’s access to NATO and EU. But optimism continues in Kiev.
“We’ll see if President Trump surprises us. We’re not sure yet what those surprises will be. But I think I look forward to working together.“With President Trump, with the transition team of the new administration,” said Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.
But even if Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reach an agreement to stop the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will still have to agree. Consequences for many Kyiv residents They only brought mixed emotions.
“He (Trump) doesn’t call this a real war, misunderstanding between two presidents“I’m very afraid of the kind of decisions he might make,” says a Ukrainian woman in Kiev. “Maybe he can help us solve this problem faster, this solution will benefit us, I hope so.”
Facing an uncertain fate, the Ukrainian President is one of the first to congratulate Trump. appealed to allegiance “Peace through strength” is the promise of the next president of the United States.
