Trump's devastating words: worried about the future of Ukraine!
Trump discusses Ukraine War with Putin; Concern in Ukraine and EU due to possible decisions without Kyiv.
Trump's devastating words: worried about the future of Ukraine!
In a dramatic political change of course, President Donald Trump announced that he is in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to terminate the Ukraine War and a comprehensive economic cooperation between the United States and Russia. Trump announced this on Monday, the third anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine, on his online service Truth Social. This announcement triggered concern in Ukraine and the EU because Trump does not involve Kiev nor European countries, which the fears fueled that decisions about the future of Ukraine could be made without their say, as
At a point of Trump’s statements, Zelenskyy was called the "dictator without elections", which caused horror in the USA and especially European allies. Trump referred to the continued state of emergency in Ukraine, which has been in place since the beginning of the Russian invasion and prevents elections. While Putin questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy, Trump apparently positions himself as an ally of the Kremlin. Trump’s unproven claim that Zelenskyy's approval rate has dropped to 4%, contradicts surveys that give him more than 50%, such as ABC News . This situation increases the political challenge for Zelenskyy, which acts in the middle of a war. In Ukraine, there are great concerns that a quick and uncertain choice could lead to political chaos. Politicians and experts warn that an election under the current conditions would destabilize the country, while the risk of Russian influence during the election process is high. While Trump propagates the idea of elections, the Ukrainian government believes that it can only lead to an increase in tension and uncertainty, especially in such a critical phase of the conflict. Zelensky’s supporters gathered around him and emphasize that only the Ukrainians have the right to decide on the changes in their government, and not outsiders, such as Trump.