I wouldn't say Ukraine will have it easier with President Harris than Trump - Ukraine's diplomat
Photo: Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the USA Valerii Chalyi (RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine will have to work with whoever the American people elect, so it is necessary to prepare various tools for this. At the same time, it is unlikely that it will be easier for Ukraine with President Harris than with Trump, believes the former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States and Head of the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center, Valerii Chalyi.
"It’s a big mistake to think that the people currently surrounding Trump will be in positions in the White House. That’s not the case. There will be a transition team, and they will form that list. So, there are balances, certain circumstances, and there’s Congress, after all," he emphasizes.
However, according to the diplomat, it is unlikely that it will be easier for Ukraine with the Democratic candidate, referring to Kamala Harris.
"The people who were on her team before were very difficult to work with. I worked with them — they were from Obama’s team. Back then, they had no desire to help Ukraine with lethal weapons. It was an impenetrable wall. That said, Harris has recently let go of most of her staff — out of 47, 44 no longer work with her. Only her closest aides remain, including Phil Gordon, her national security advisor. So, can we really say where diplomatic work will be easier for us?" the expert rhetorically asks.
US elections
The US presidential elections will take place on November 5. The main contenders for the position are Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
At the same time, US presidential candidate Donald Trump has again refused to debate his opponent, Kamala Harris. The second round was proposed for the end of October.
Read more about how the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is progressing, their ratings, and what to expect in the final decisive weeks in the article by RBC-Ukraine.
