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Kyiv Weighs Its Options as Trump Mulls New Presidency

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Jul 19, 2024 — 1 min read

Ukrainian authorities are seeking to shift President Donald J. Trump's stance on their country's war against Russia, despite concerns that a second term in office would mean the end of American support. In a phone call, Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed ways to bring peace to the region, with Trump promising to "bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives." Zelensky emphasized the need for bipartisan American support for Ukraine's freedom and independence, and the two leaders agreed to meet in person to discuss further steps towards peace.

Key Takeaways:

Ukrainian officials are concerned that a second Trump administration would abandon support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, potentially allowing Russia to retain occupied territory and launch future attacks.
Trump has suggested ending the war quickly, potentially in one day, which would contradict Ukraine's efforts to secure a lasting peace.
Ukrainian diplomats have been working on strategies to persuade Trump to continue supporting Ukraine, focusing on two key interests of his: his image as a strong leader and his defense of the American economy.
Oleksandr Kraiev, a Ukrainian expert, suggests that Kyiv could frame its objectives within these parameters to secure Trump's support.
The phone call was the first between Trump and Zelensky since Trump left office in 2020.

Statistics:

The war has cost an unknown number of lives.
Trump has promised to "bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives."
According to Oleksandr Kraiev, Ukrainian diplomats have been working on strategies to persuade Trump to continue supporting Ukraine for at least a year.

Sources:

"Ukraine's President and Trump discuss peace in phone call," The New York Times, November 2024
"Ukraine Officials Fear862 Trump Will Abandon Ukraine in New Term," Yahoo News, October 2024
"Oleksandr Kraiev, Ukrainian expert and head of the North America Program at Ukrainian Prism, quoted in a November 2024 interview"

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