Former President Donald Trump announced that he will be meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York at Trump Tower, despite Zelenskyy already meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance have been critical of U.S. aid to Ukraine, with Trump highlighting the disproportionate financial burden on the U.S. compared to Europe for the conflict with Russia.
During his visit to the White House, Zelenskyy received nearly $8 billion in support from Biden, including security assistance and the Joint Standoff Weapon. Biden vowed that Russia would not prevail in the conflict and expressed unwavering support for Ukraine.
The meeting between Biden and Zelenskyy underscores the Democratic Party’s strong backing of Ukraine in its struggle against Russia. However, Trump’s potential election victory could signal a change in this relationship, given his previous non-committal stance on Ukraine’s war efforts during the presidential debates.
Zelenskyy’s meeting with Harris and their shared dedication to defending Ukraine against Russia was highlighted, with Harris condemning proposals for Ukraine to give up territory or accept neutrality as akin to surrendering to Russian demands.
Zelenskyy’s plea for unity and support against the Russian invasion at the United Nations General Assembly was echoed in his upcoming meeting with Biden in Germany on October 12. The interactions between Trump, Zelenskyy, Biden, and Harris reveal the complex dynamics surrounding U.S. involvement in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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