Zelenskyy Urges Continued Support as Trump Era Looms Over Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for sustained military aid from allies as fears grow over Trump's impact on future support.

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At a pivotal summit in Ramstein, Germany, President Zelenskyy urged Western allies to maintain military support for Ukraine amidst concerns over Donald Trump’s return to the White House. With a checkered history regarding Ukraine, Trump’s presidency poses uncertainty for future aid, which has been crucial for Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. As the Biden administration announced a final $500 million military package, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for cooperation and a push for troops to secure peace with Russia, warning that withdrawing support could exacerbate conflict.

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Zelenskyy stresses the importance of long-term military support from Western allies, warning against the risks of reducing aid as Trump returns to power.
The US defense secretary emphasizes the international stakes involved, indicating that a Russian victory would lead to further aggression and territorial expansion.
Ukraine is actively advancing its military capabilities, including the use of drones, and calls for deeper collaboration between allies to reinforce defense against Russian forces.

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Trump's potential presidency could alter US involvement in Ukraine, with European leaders expressing concern over a possible reduction in American support.
Zelenskyy's call for NATO troops suggests a proactive approach, though uncertain if he means combat forces or peacekeepers, reflecting strategic ambiguity in negotiations.
European leaders are prepared to step up support if the US scales back its involvement, indicating a shift towards European leadership in helping Ukraine.

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President Biden initially planned to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Italy on Friday, but the trip was called off in light of the ongoing fires that have devastated parts of the Los Angeles area.
Biden Gives Ukraine One More Handout Before Leaving Office
Daily Caller
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Pulling the plug on military support “will only invite more aggression, chaos and war,” Zelenskyy warned. “We’ve come such a long way that it would honestly be crazy to drop the ball now and not keep building on the defence coalitions we’ve created.”
Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns
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If Russia sees the U.S. and its allies back away, it will only grow more aggressive. "We must not stop now," Austin said later in a press conference.
At Ramstein, Pentagon chief Austin departs Ukraine group he founded
Military Times
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His imminent return to the White House has cast doubt on future American support for Ukraine's war effort, given previous favorable remarks about Russia's authoritarian President Vladimir Putin and Trump's vow to quickly end the war nearly three years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion.
U.S. announces more Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy calls for NATO to deploy troops to "force Russia into peace"
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Europe’s chief diplomat, the former Estonian Prime Minister and now top European Commissioner Kaja Kallas also struck a hopeful note in her remarks at the meeting, but said ultimately the European Union would step in if the United States decided it has already invested enough money in Kyiv.
Western Troops in Ukraine to 'Force Russia Into Peace', Says Zelensky
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