Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s heated exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked concerns among Kyiv’s allies, raising fears that a potential Trump return to the White House could drastically alter Western support for Ukraine.
The dispute reportedly centered on Trump’s skepticism about continued U.S. military aid, with sources suggesting that Zelenskiy directly challenged Trump over his stance. Trump, who has previously expressed reluctance to provide further assistance to Ukraine, has hinted that he could push for negotiations with Russia, potentially at the expense of Kyiv’s territorial integrity.
European and NATO leaders are now on high alert, worried that a shift in U.S. policy could weaken Ukraine’s defense efforts and embolden Russia. Some diplomats have begun contingency planning, seeking alternative strategies to sustain Ukraine’s war effort in case American support declines. Meanwhile, Zelenskiy is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure long-term military and financial commitments from European partners.
The fallout from this confrontation underscores growing global uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the war in Ukraine, with key stakeholders watching closely as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches.
(By Ziqi Qin)
(Ref：https://www.bloomberg.com/europe)
