President Joe Biden’s administration is expediting aid to Ukraine amid uncertainty following Donald Trump’s election victory. Trump’s history of skepticism about U.S. aid to Ukraine and his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin have raised concerns over the future of America’s $175 billion commitment to supporting Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
With only ten weeks left before Trump assumes office, Biden’s team is working to allocate the remaining $9 billion in Congressional funds for weapons and security support. They are also seeking to transfer more responsibility for Ukraine’s support to European allies and NATO, aiming to create a more resilient framework in the event of reduced U.S. involvement under Trump.
NATO has already agreed to play a more central role in coordinating aid, a move seen as “Trump-proofing” efforts to ensure continued support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached out to Trump to congratulate him on his “tremendous victory” and express hope for ongoing U.S. leadership in achieving a “just peace.”
Trump’s approach to the Ukraine conflict remains unclear. He has claimed he could end the war within 24 hours, though he has not provided specifics. His allies, including Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, have previously voiced a low prioritization of Ukraine, viewing it as secondary to other U.S. strategic concerns.
Experts have voiced skepticism about Trump’s potential involvement in brokering peace between Ukraine and Russia, warning that complex realities may prevent simple resolutions. “If Trump seeks a direct role, he’ll quickly find out the nuances aren’t as simple as telling everyone to stop fighting,” said Russia expert Brian Taylor from Syracuse University.
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