Trump and the Ukraine conflict: is there a dangerous change of course?
Trump and the Ukraine conflict: is there a dangerous change of course?
Kyiv, Ukraine - kyiv, Ukraine - Ukraine stands on the abyss! With the upcoming presidency of Donald Trump, who is known for his unpredictable decisions, the Ukrainian armed forces are preparing for the worst. Military analysts warn that Trump could possibly hire military support for Kiev if no peace talks start with Moscow. "We are preparing for the worst scenario when [Trump] stops all deliveries," said Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko, former deputy head of the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces, to Al Jazera.
Trump has promised to end the Russian-Ukrainian war within "24 hours", but details on this plan remain vague. Experts fear that this could mean that Ukraine has to give up area claims in order to achieve a peace treaty. "It is difficult to expect something concrete from him," Romanenko continued. A consultant of President Wolodymyr Selenskyj said similarly and emphasized that Trump could change his decisions depending on the mood. "He is not like other presidents," said the consultant.
The creeping change in public opinion
Uncertainty about future US politics in Ukraine is reinforced by the possible appointments in Trump's team. Richard Grenell, a former secret service manager, is traded as a possible ambassador in Kiev, while Senator Marco Rubio, who proposed Trump as Foreign Minister, is more known for negotiations with Moscow than for an increase in military aid. Ukraine is concerned about the direction that the US policy could take under Trump, especially in view of the geopolitical tensions and the continuing aggression in Russia.
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