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Donald Trump's Running Mate Choice Sparks Concerns in Ukraine and Europe
The selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate has sparked concerns in Europe that the US may adopt a more transactional "America first" foreign policy, potentially leading to reduced support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Kyiv to negotiate with Russia. Vance, a junior senator from Ohio, has been critical of sending aid to Ukraine and has advocated for NATO members to increase their defense spending. His nomination has dashed hopes among some European allies that Trump might moderate his stance if re-elected. A senior European diplomat expressed concerns that Vance's appointment would be "terrible news" for Ukraine, suggesting that he is not a reliable ally. Additionally, Vance has stated that Europe should acknowledge the need for the US to pivot its focus towards East Asia, which could further undermine support for Ukraine.
Is there any concern about Vance's statements? Of course. The U.S. is our biggest and most important ally.
His selection as the running mate is worrying for Europe.
He takes an even more radical stance on Ukraine than Trump and wants to end military support. In terms of foreign policy, he is more isolationist than Trump.
The only thing we know for sure is there will be punitive tariffs levelled on the European Union so we have to prepare for another round of trade wars.
This voracious Russian monster will want to attack on and on.
I'm not afraid about him becoming president, we will work together.
Senator Vance was one of the leading opponents of the new assistance package to Ukraine last spring and has expressed indifference to what happens in that war.
By choosing Vance as his running mate, Trump has clarified a very clear choice for American voters in November on foreign policy.
He [Vance] would capitulate to Russia and sacrifice the freedom of our allies in Ukraine.
The Trump GOP is no longer the party of Lincoln, Reagan or the constitution.
I gotta be honest with you: I don't really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another.
These weapons are not only needed by Ukraine. If China were to set its sights on Taiwan, the Patriot missile system would be critical to its defense.
The United States has to focus more on East Asia.
I think that it's ridiculous that we're focused on this border in Ukraine.
US Support to Ukraine
- Ukraine Ratifies Minerals Agreement with United States
- US official Vance criticises Russia for its demands in Ukraine ceasefire talks
- Ukraine and United States Sign Minerals Agreement
sources
- 1.BBC
- 2.CNN
- 3.France 24
- 4.CTV News
- 5.Daily Sabah
- 6.The Guardian
- 7.The Times of India
- 8.Axios
- 9.Fox News
- 10.Guardian
- 11.Institute for the Study of War
- 12.New York Times
perspectives
- 1.US Foreign Policy
- 2.US under Donald Trump
- 3.2024 US Presidential Election
- 4.Russia-Ukraine War
- 5.US-Russia Relations
- 6.US under Joe Biden
- 7.Rare-Earth Elements
- 8.Saudi Foreign Policy
countries
- 1.Canada
- 2.China
- 3.Germany
- 4.France
- 5.United Kingdom
- 6.Hungary
- 7.Israel
- 8.Iraq
- 9.Russian Federation
- 10.Taiwan, Province of China
- 11.Ukraine
- 12.United States
organizations
- 1.European Union
- 2.Republican Party
- 3.North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
- 4.Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- 5.Council on Foreign Relations
- 6.Kremlin
- 7.White House
- 8.Social Democratic Party
- 9.Bundestag
- 10.Democratic Party
- 11.EU Council
- 12.European Commission
persons
- 1.Donald Trump
- 2.James David Vance
- 3.Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- 4.Viktor Orban
- 5.Joe Biden
- 6.Michael Kofman
- 7.Vladimir Putin
- 8.Xi Jinping
- 9.David Sacks
- 10.Elon Musk
- 11.Nils Schmid
- 12.Olaf Scholz