Trump and Putin Communicate on Ukraine War
Trump and Putin have been in touch after the U.S elections. In the course of the conversation, Donald Trump implored Putin not to aggravate the Ukrainian situation.
However, this exchange occurs when there is increased international attention on the war, as the Biden Administration is preparing to present available modalities to Trump and Congress for continued U.S. support for Ukraine.
Trump also, it would appear, has recently had the opportunity to interact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine was not given a heads-up about Trump and Putin speaking, so things were not in the picture at all for Kyiv to take the necessary measures for a formal reaction.
To related queries regarding the phone call between Putin and Trump, Trump’s Director of Communications, Steven Cheung, said:
We don’t discuss the personal phone calls that Trump made with other leaders.
No such reaction was offered by the Russian embassy all day long when requested.
Upcoming Biden-Trump Meeting
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going to meet again, which will see the two weighty politicians exchanging views on major US priorities such as the Ukraine situation.
According to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Biden will reaffirm the need for a peaceful power transition and will reiterate his respect for the so-called US European posture.
Turning our back on Ukraine means turning our back on Europe, which is nothing but instability,
Sullivan said during an interview with the CBS program ‘Face the Nation.’ The concerns that the Biden administration has been sounding over the effects of the war have been ringing true, especially after Ukraine launched its biggest drone strike in Moscow over the past weekend.
Here comes the U.S. shift in aid to Ukraine?
Since the beginning of the Ukrainian war with Russia in 2022, the United States has granted Ukraine over 174 billion US dollars in military and economic assistance.
But Trump is brazen with this spending line, and his fellow Republicans wonder why America also stands in aid overseas when the country is in need. During a CBS interview, Trump-chum Senator Bill Hagerty showed that;
The American people want America’s sovereignty to be secured first before our resources and assets can be used to secure another country’s sovereignty.
Prospects of the Ukraine War and its Attempts for Settlement
Moscow forces are consolidating their positions and moving, even as some analysts express confidence that the Ukraine conflict, which is now in its third year, may be coming to a decisive moment.
However, Trump has given indications of a swift peace treaty that will end the crisis, whereas Zelensky seems doubtful that any such quick deal for Ukraine will be beneficial, as many compromises would be made in its favor.
In the past, Trump has mentioned that to end the conflict, Ukraine may be forced to give up certain areas, while Biden and Zelensky have not agreed with this sentiment.
As the Republican Party looks to take control over the Senate and even the House in the near future, one might be forced to consider that Ukraine funding and U.S. future funding look a bit uncertain.
If the Republican Party wins in both legislative chambers, there is every chance that Trump policies similar to the Obama-era initiatives will breeze through Congress. This will potentially change American foreign policy plans.
U.S. Role and Global Implications
Analysts make the case that if the U.S. cuts down its support for Ukraine, then Europe could see more instability. Ukraine, however, remains afloat with the rest of the continent backed by a lot of support.
It is currently being argued that all the aid being extended to Ukraine by the United States is aiding stability within Europe.
Conclusion
When there is a change in the balance of power in Washington, such a shift would clearly allow the Biden-Trump axis to decide on further supplies to Ukraine. Depicting both internal and external ramifications, the shape of American international directions is likely to be determined.
