The position could change dramatically: how Trump’s presidency could play into Ukraine’s hands

The position may change dramatically: how the Trump presidency can play into the hands of Ukraine Angela Figin

On the eve of the US elections, presidential candidate Donald Trump made many encouraging statements. In particular, he promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, the conditions under which Trump wants to achieve peace are unacceptable for Ukraine.

Can Trump, if he wins the election, lift sanctions against Russia and give her the occupied territories, said 24 Channel political scientist, partner of the Good Politics communication agency Maxim Dzhigun.

These can only be election promises

Election political rhetoric differs significantly from the steps of the president, who sits in the White House, sees intelligence data and a likely threat, in particular, to the United States in the event of a Russian victory, or if it achieves not even strategic goals, but tactical ones.

Now you can say a lot to consolidate resources and mobilize your voter, but when you come to the White House, I think that Trump’s position will be different from the current one, – said the political scientist.

After all, a person who is responsible for the fate of at least 330 million inhabitants of planet Earth cannot resort to steps that could threaten their safety.

The promise of ending the war within 24 hours is a cool PR thesis that causes delight and uneven breathing among the most ardent Trump fans, but this does not mean that it is really possible to end the bloodiest war so quickly conflict in the 21st century on the territory of Europe.

In addition, much will depend on Russia’s willingness to make concessions. Trump's position is obvious; he wants concessions from both sides. However, I have a feeling based on years of observing Putin’s behavior that he will not agree to this, and then the rhetoric about ending the war in 24 hours could turn into a radical position,” Dzhigun noted.

Ukraine's policy towards Trump is changing

It is extremely important to change the rhetoric of the Ukrainian state towards Trump. As the likely next president of the United States, he is receiving increasing attention.

In addition, Ukraine is increasingly recognizing the importance of cooperation with both parties, in particular with the Republican party, which can get a majority in both houses.

For us now it is important to make sure that in Trump’s mind, thoughts and presentation, the victory of Ukraine is beneficial for him , was part of him. I think it’s possible to do this, but with such a difficult communicator and politician as Trump, we need to look for original approaches to solving such issues,” the political scientist emphasized.

By the way, Vladimir Zelensky On July 19, I had a telephone conversation with American politician Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader congratulated Trump on the Republican nomination for US President and condemned the horrific assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

“The importance of this meeting is that Ukraine, through an informal call, can understand what Trump's plan really is. However, the more parties are involved in the negotiations on the war in Ukraine, the better. The main thing is that these parties give proposals that coincide with our vision,” added Dzhigun.