The Ukraine war seems to be getting nowhere, with Russia maintaining control over significant Ukrainian territory. The European Union, anticipating an ever-aggressive Russia if the war concludes without Ukraine reclaiming its territory, is in a difficult position. The EU’s strong stance will be compromised if Trump wins the US presidential election, as he and his nominated vice president view the Ukraine-Russia war as futile—a conflict that only drains US funds in aid to Ukraine. Given........

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