Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to cut U.S. aid to Ukraine quickly if he is reelected in November. This has caused concern among Ukraine’s allies who are working to secure long-term aid for the country.
During a campaign rally in Detroit, Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him “the greatest salesman of all time.” Trump referred to Kyiv’s push to secure U.S. support in its effort to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression, which has been ongoing for more than three years. Trump expressed frustration by stating, “He just left four days ago with $60 billion, and he gets home, and he announces that he needs another $60 billion. It never ends.”
Trump made it clear that if he is elected for a second term, he will have the issue of U.S. support for Ukraine settled before taking the White House as president-elect. This statement has raised concerns among Ukraine’s Western allies who fear that a second Trump term could result in reduced U.S. support for the country.
Despite these concerns, the Biden administration has taken steps to provide long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. In April, Congress approved over $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, and NATO countries have started planning to take over from the U.S. in coordinating military aid to Ukraine. This is seen as an effort to “Trump-proof” the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
In response to these developments, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine during a two-day peace summit held in Switzerland. The aid package primarily focuses on the energy sector and humanitarian assistance.
These recent events highlight the ongoing complexities surrounding Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S. and its allies. With the upcoming U.S. election, it remains to be seen what impact the outcome will have on U.S. aid to Ukraine in the long run.
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