Upcoming US Election Poses Uncertain Future for Ukraine
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, questions loom over the future of Ukraine amid contrasting views from the candidates. Trump and Harris present divergent paths for U.S. involvement in Ukraine, leading both Ukrainian officials and citizens to express concerns about being overshadowed in American political discourse. While some hope for continued bipartisan support regardless of the election outcome, others fear a potential shift in U.S. policy that could diminish aid or lead to a frozen conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has asserted that Ukraine will not cede territory regardless of who wins, yet many worry that the trajectory of their fight against Russia hinges on the election results. The anxiety among Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans is palpable as they prepare for an uncertain future that could see either strengthened support or a significant withdrawal of U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict.
The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs Magazine, Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, Reuters, The Japan Times, The Conversation, Foreign Policy