As an important supporter of Ukraine, the United States’ presidential election results will directly affect the direction of the Russia-Ukraine war and the fate of Ukraine. The Biden administration has provided significant military and economic aid to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia. However, as the U.S. election approaches, Ukraine's fate becomes more uncertain.
Now that Biden has withdrawn from the election, this means that no matter who is elected, the policy towards Ukraine will change.
Ukraine is now paying close attention to the US election. Zelensky has made contact with Trump, and after that, he began to talk more and more about peace talks.
But Russia believes that Ukraine is just seeking a chance to breathe.
If you really want to take a breather, then essentially you are still waiting for the results of the US election. If Trump is elected, we will start talking. If Harris is elected, we will see if we can continue the fight.
Against this background, American experts criticized Zelensky.
U.S. election
You should not pay attention to the U.S. election
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, American political analyst John Mearsheimer said in an interview that Zelensky does need to prepare for the possibility of Trump being elected, but More importantly, no matter who is elected, he will face a disastrous situation on the battlefield, and their situation will only worsen after the US election.
This is to tell Zelensky, stop focusing on the US election and focus on the front line. External factors will indeed have an impact on Ukraine, but Ukraine still has to fight the war on its own, and the Ukrainians themselves will bear the blame. No matter who is elected, it will not do Ukraine any good.
Instead of focusing on the U.S. election that has been inconclusive for a while, why not consider what Ukraine should do before the new U.S. president takes office?
Neither Trump nor Harris
are fuel-efficient lamps
At present, Trump’s policy towards Ukraine is relatively clear. If he is re-elected as president, Ukraine will inevitably face a reduction in aid.
Trump had relatively limited support for Ukraine during his first term and has repeatedly expressed a desire to improve relations with Russia. If he returns to power, Ukraine may lose important military and economic aid, which will have a major adverse impact on Ukraine's war effort.
After Kamala Harris is elected, although she may continue to support Ukraine, her policy direction may be more complicated.
Harris is likely to continue the Biden administration's policies to some extent, but her leadership style and policy priorities may be different. In addition, the Harris administration may become more cautious on other international matters, which may also affect the level of support for Ukraine.
This is why Mearsheimer said that no matter who becomes the new president of the United States, the situation facing Ukraine will worsen, and it will not be a fuel-saving lamp. Placing hope on the president of the United States will only make oneself pay a greater price.
Ukrainian President Zelensky
Zelensky should think about what to do
Mearsheimer’s warning is not only for the country of Ukraine, but also for Zelensky personally. The war in Ukraine will inevitably be caused by the US election. Affected directly, Zelensky always keeps an eye on who will become president of other countries. Why not think about what he will do in the future?
If Ukraine loses the war, Zelensky himself will face huge political and personal risks.
First of all, the dissatisfaction in Ukraine will be directed at Zelensky, and the Ukrainian people may demand that he take responsibility, which may even lead to political liquidation.
Secondly, Zelensky may also be betrayed by the West.
Historically, Western countries have often chosen to give up support for proxies when their own interests are threatened. Ukraine's failure requires a scapegoat, and as president Zelensky is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
Western countries may give up their support for Zelensky in order to reach some kind of compromise with Russia.
