Kiev is trying to understand the course of events if the Republican wins the election.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky
The magazine claims that Ukraine expects “a very difficult period lasting 8-10 months” if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. in favor of Russia, under the threat of losing military aid. Trump will also likely look for ways to “reset” relations with Kremlin dictator Putin, as his predecessors did as the head of the American state.
However, the situation should improve later, because “Trump will see that Putin cannot be trusted, that he does not take Trump and his plans into account. Then we may feel some advantages, because Trump will not allow Putin to play with him.”
Time writes that certain positive expectations from the Republican on the part of the Ukrainian authorities are caused by disappointment with the actions of President Joe Biden. The reaction of the current owner of the White House to the war and events on the front in Kyiv is considered very slow and indecisive.
Despite the increase in contacts with the Republicans in recent months, the Ukrainian authorities are trying to avoid too much rapprochement – so as not to make a mistake. In Kyiv, journalists say, the results of the November elections are not yet obvious.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump held a telephone conversation, in during which they agreed to meet in person and discuss peace initiatives.
