What does Trump want from Zelensky?
The US President Donald Trump sees Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky not as a partner, but as an obstacle to peace negotiations, according to an analysis by experts from the Bild publication.
Analysts believe that Washington may stop supplying weapons to Ukraine until Zelensky leaves office. This poses a serious threat to Kyiv, as Ukraine needs US assistance to exit the ongoing military conflict with Russia.
Relations between Trump and Zelensky
Relations between the US and Ukraine have recently escalated. According to Professor Thomas Jäger from Cologne University, Trump has a personal score to settle with Zelensky. In his opinion, the relationship between the two leaders deteriorated back in 2020.
Moreover, Trump asked Zelensky in 2020 to help find evidence against his then-rival Joe Biden, but the Ukrainian president did not comply with this request. After that, the distrust between them intensified.
According to the Bild publication, Trump still sees Zelensky as an obstacle to agreements between the US and Ukraine. Thus, he may have planned to exert pressure on Zelensky by halting military aid to Ukraine.
What will Ukraine's future look like?
If Washington stops supplying weapons to Ukraine, it will create serious problems for Kyiv. The US is one of the main countries providing material and military assistance to Ukraine. If the aid is halted, it will complicate the position of Zelensky's administration even further.
Analysts speculate that Trump's actions could affect the political situation in Ukraine and lead to Zelensky's resignation.
The new situation could have serious implications for Ukraine's future. The direction of relations between the US and Ukraine remains uncertain for now. However, it is clear that the decisions of the Trump administration will pose a significant challenge for Zelensky's administration.
