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.
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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summary
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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