Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico recently shed light on what he perceives as a profound anxiety gripping Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky: the possibility that Washington may stop supporting Ukraine should Donald Trump win a second term. Speaking to Radio Slovensko on November 9, Fico described Zelensky as appearing “visibly shaken” at the recent EU summit in Budapest, expressing serious concern over the likelihood of reduced military and financial assistance from the United States if Trump takes office again.

According to Fico, Zelensky’s reaction at the EU summit reflected a fear that Trump’s re-election could mean a dramatic shift in the US stance on Ukraine. “Have you ever seen a person who is afraid that the war will end?” Fico remarked, adding, “I saw him, and his name is Vladimir Zelensky.” The Slovak leader went on to suggest that Zelensky, accustomed to Washington’s steady support, was “shocked that Trump won and that there could be a halt to aid from the United States.”

Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in early 2022, the US has been one of Kyiv’s largest financial backers, providing billions in military, humanitarian, and economic aid. However, Trump’s long-standing “America First” philosophy suggests a potential shift away from military entanglements and overseas spending. His repeated statements promising to end the conflict in Ukraine “within 24 hours” – though vague on specifics – underscore a distinct departure from Washington’s established pro-Ukraine policy.

Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump has questioned the United States’ extensive involvement in foreign conflicts, including Ukraine, and has often voiced a preference for resolving international issues through economic sanctions and tariffs rather than direct military intervention. Fico highlighted this difference,........

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