Zelensky’s Europe ‘love fest’ points to worries over another Trump presidency
South China Morning Post
23-05-16 03:44
As Russia's war on Ukraine enters a potentially decisive phase, Ukraine is concerned the US may no longer be its ally, having been its chief supporter since the beginning of the conflict. Former President Donald Trump has caused some nervousness among Europe's capitals by refusing to express hopes for a Ukrainian victory, creating uncertainty for Ukraine regarding Joe Biden's administration's pledge of full-throated support. Ukrainian President Zelensky recently went on a three-day four-country tour visiting Western European capitals, focused on both arms supply and political support for the country. While in Europe, Zelensky received strategic aid for the escalating war between Ukraine and Russia, but failed to secure assurances of immediate delivery of fighter jets or a nod from NATO to its long-standing application to join the influential military alliance.