The Only Thing More Dangerous for Ukraine Than Putin Is a Defeated Trump
This opinion piece argues that a potential Trump presidency poses a severe threat to Ukrainian sovereignty, citing his recent diplomatic maneuvers with Russia. The author suggests that Trump's focus on economic deals with Moscow could lead to the abandonment of Ukraine.
Why it matters
The article highlights the high-stakes geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US election and its potential impact on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Volodymyr Zelensky has spent four-and-a-half years trying to protect his country from Russia. For the past two weeks, the bulk of his time has been spent battling the whims of his most important ally.
Since Donald Trump struck a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin on October 9, it's been one crisis after another for Kyiv : U.S. demands to stop striking Russian refineries, reported slowdowns of Elon Musk's Starshield on which Ukrainian drones depend , and a sudden absence of early warnings for incoming Russian missile attacks.
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