For a lot of Ukrainians, the result of the US election subsequent week and its impression on the struggle with Russia feels much less prone to be pivotal than it as soon as did.

Even with the Democrats’ unprecedented navy and monetary support, battlefield losses have accelerated within the east and Ukraine has grown impatient with President Joe Biden’s reluctance to let it unleash Western weapons on targets deep inside Russia.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in the meantime, has criticised the extent of US help for Kyiv, refused to say he needs Ukraine to win the struggle and promised, if elected, to finish the battle earlier than he takes workplace in January, with out explaining how.

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