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Ukraine's Fears After Trump's Election
Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov expresses concerns about the potential abandonment of Ukraine following Trump's election and discusses the implications for the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Donald TrumpAndrey KurkovTaras ProhaskoVolodymyr ZelenskyVladimir Putin
- Can European military aid replace that of the US?
- European weapons cannot fully replace American aid; many EU countries fall short of NATO's military spending targets, and the UK has reduced long-range missile supplies to Ukraine.
- How did the election of Donald Trump affect the sentiment among Ukrainians?
- Following Trump's election, many Ukrainians felt abandoned by their allies, fearing reduced military aid and a potential shift in US foreign policy towards Russia.
- What is the overall outlook for Ukraine, according to Kurkov and the article?
- Ukraine faces a grim future, with the potential for further Russian aggression and a growing sense of fatalism among Ukrainians as they feel abandoned by some of their allies.
- What is the prevailing sentiment among Ukrainians regarding future support from the US and Europe?
- The article highlights a pessimistic majority in Ukraine, contrasted by a determined minority who believe Europe will remain a steadfast ally and that Trump might eventually oppose Putin.
- How does Kurkov view the potential impact of Trump's anti-EU policies on the united front against Putin?
- Kurkov believes that while Trump's anti-EU policies pose a challenge, the opposition to pro-Putin sentiments within the EU could lead to continued support for Ukraine.