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US-Ukraine Support Talks Amid Trump's Return
US State Department holds urgent talks on continued support for Ukraine amid concerns over potential policy shifts under a Trump presidency.
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Antony BlinkenDonald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyVladimir PutinKamala HarrisJoe BidenJake Sullivan
- What is the political context of these talks?
- The current situation is a "lame-duck session", where the outgoing administration seeks to maintain support for Ukraine while facing an incoming administration with potentially differing priorities.
- What is Donald Trump's stance on US aid to Ukraine?
- Trump has previously suggested reducing military aid to Ukraine, advocating for a more "America First" approach. His stance on the war has been ambiguous, expressing a desire to end the conflict but offering no concrete plan.
- What is the main topic of the urgent talks in Brussels?
- The US State Department is holding urgent talks in Brussels to discuss sustaining support for Ukraine, anticipating a potential shift in US foreign policy under a Trump presidency.
- What is the current level of US military aid to Ukraine?
- The US is currently the largest provider of military aid to Ukraine, contributing €84.7 billion between 2022 and 2024. Biden's administration has firmly supported Ukraine, though not fully endorsing Zelensky's Victory Plan.
- What are the potential consequences of reduced US support for Ukraine?
- Biden's National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, highlighted the importance of continued US support for Ukraine, warning that withdrawal could lead to greater instability in Europe.