EU fears immediate cessation of US aid to Ukraine in event of Trump’s victory - Politico
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European capitals fear Donald Trump's return to the White House. If he wins the presidential election, US aid to Ukraine may stop immediately, Politico informs.
As the media outlet notes, there is a growing consensus in European capitals: the return of the main disruptor of foundational principles would embolden Vladimir Putin, potentially provoke a destructive trade war, and exacerbate political divisions across the continent.
Trump's promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office is taken just as seriously.
"Aid could stop overnight," said one European diplomat. "Putin will want to take advantage of it and say I’m taking the Donbas, Crimea and then I’ll bide my time before next time."
In London, Keir Starmer's new government is concerned that Trump could undermine Volodymyr Zelenskyy's position by cutting military aid to Kyiv or tying it to immediate peace negotiations that involve ceding territory to Moscow.
Serious questions arise about how long Ukraine can withstand Putin's forces without ongoing support from Washington, the source highlights.
No one believes that the Democratic Party candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, lacks a chance, but her election would largely represent a continuation of the status quo. Trump's victory would trigger a tsunami of panic across a continent that has largely lost control and is already struggling with two wars on its periphery, Politico writes.
The US election will take place on November 5. Americans will choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
For more details on why the US election is important for Ukraine, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
