If Donald Trump is re-elected as the US president, he plans to push Ukraine to give up its territory, including Crimea and the Donbas region to Russia. This proposal has raised concerns among experts, who believe that it would reward Vladimir Putin and violate internationally recognized borders by force. Previously, Trump had claimed that he could negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours if elected.
In contrast, President Biden has been providing military aid to Ukraine. Some of Trump’s supporters have tried to dissuade him from this policy shift due to its potential geopolitical consequences. Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that the best way to end the conflict is by ensuring Ukraine’s integration into NATO and the EU. However, this has not been a focus of Trump’s administration.
Fiona Hill, a former top Russia adviser under Trump, expressed concerns that his team views the situation as a mere territorial dispute rather than considering the broader implications for European security and global order. Meanwhile, a major US aid package for Ukraine has been delayed in the House of Representatives due to Republican infighting. Some Republicans are calling for border security measures and spending cuts to offset aid to US allies.
Overall, the situation in Ukraine remains complex and uncertain, with different policies proposed by different administrations and potential consequences for European security and global order.
