Foreign Minister: Ukraine eyes potential partnership with future Trump administration For peace efforts

Ukraine is considering potential collaboration with a future United States administration under Donald Trump, should he secure the presidency once again, said Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

According to Sybiha, this partnership, officials believe, could accelerate efforts to achieve a "just and comprehensive peace" in Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

Sybiha, made the announcement, emphasising that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump have already established direct communication, which he described as "important."

"Currently, both teams are working on creating realistic and direct channels for exchanging views on various issues. Naturally, these discussions include efforts to achieve a long-term, just, and comprehensive peace. We support the concept and approach of 'peace through strength'," he stated.

The remarks underline Ukraine’s commitment to seeking international partnerships to resolve the ongoing conflict and ensure stability in the region.

Note that, the United States' military, economic, and diplomatic backing is widely regarded as vital in aiding Ukraine's defence against Russia's ongoing invasion, even with substantial European assistance.

However, the future of American support is increasingly uncertain. While some members of Congress have expressed their willingness to approve another aid package for Ukraine, the Biden administration has yet to submit a formal request to Capitol Hill. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the US has provided an estimated $90 billion in aid, with approximately $6 billion still available before President Biden’s term concludes in January.

Efforts to pass supplementary aid packages for Ukraine have encountered growing resistance, particularly from Republican lawmakers. A package approved in April faced significant delays due to partisan disagreements and ultimately received opposition from more than half of the Republican House members.

“I don’t have much hope for the continued American support which Ukraine needs,” said Representative Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), co-chair of the Helsinki Commission, during a hearing on November 19.

As the debate continues, the trajectory of US assistance to Ukraine remains a critical issue, with implications for the ongoing conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape.

By Aghakazim Guliyev