What You Need to Know: Donald Trump’s re-election has raised questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. While Trump has pledged to end the war, concerns remain about potential reductions in American military aid, which could impact Ukraine’s resilience.
-The Biden administration is rushing substantial aid to Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration, anticipating potential policy shifts. Ukrainian President Zelensky has cautiously welcomed Trump’s promises, hoping they lead to “peace through strength.”
-Trump’s campaign rhetoric may evolve as he faces the complexities of achieving peace without undermining Ukraine’s security or emboldening Russia’s objectives.
Donald Trump’s electoral victory has America bracing for policy reversals, an inevitability of a power transition. Given the president’s central role in dictating U.S. foreign policy, much attention is being paid to Trump’s stances on foreign affairs, namely the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War.........