Ukrainian official Andriy Yermak has begun a visit to the US to establish contact with president-elect Donald Trump’s administration. With Trump promising to end Russia’s war in Ukraine on “day one” of his second term, Yermak’s visit is aimed at building a relationship with the new administration. Foreign minister Andriy Sybiha highlighted the importance of this contact at the level of the presidential office in establishing ties with the incoming administration.
Despite Trump’s vague statements on his plans to stop the invasion, there are concerns that Kyiv’s NATO membership prospects may be compromised. Three plans proposed by people close to Trump suggest that NATO membership for Ukraine may be taken off the table. Additionally, there are talks of large territorial concessions being made to Russia, which currently occupies a significant portion of Ukrainian territory.
Yermak’s visit comes at a crucial time for Ukraine as they seek to solidify their relationship with the incoming US administration amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. The outcome of these discussions will be closely watched by both Ukrainian and international observers for the potential impact on the region’s security and stability. It remains to be seen how Trump’s administration will approach the conflict in Ukraine and what implications it may have for the country’s future.
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