Trump's first big test: Expert explains why Ukraine cant wait for answers
As president-elect Trump celebrates victory experts warn about critical timing for Ukraine war strategy. Winter challenges and Russian advances create urgent need for clear US position on conflict resolution
After winning election Donald Trump faces urgent task - explaining his Ukraine war strategy. His victory celebrations might focus on domestic issues but experts say theres no time to waste
The stakes are high this winter (with millions of Ukrainians facing harsh conditions without basic utilities). Russian forces keep targeting critical infrastructure: destroying power stations water systems and blocking vital supply routes
Russia destroyed a large part of the countryʼs energy system‚ so millions of Ukrainians may find themselves in their homes without heating‚ electricity‚ and water during the winter
Trumps previous statements raise questions about his approach. He suggested giving up territory to Russia and called Vladimir Putin a “genius“; while maintaining what he calls a “very good relationship“ with both Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky
Security experts point to three main risks:
- Russian control of new territories brings them closer to NATO borders
- US global leadership position could weaken
- Modern warfare threats dont respect geographic boundaries
The Atlantic Council senior fellow Michael Bociurkiw warns from Ukraine: “Its been really disheartening to see the lack of spine in Washington and elsewhere - autocrats take advantage of blurred lines“
Kings College London professor Ruth Deyermond explains that Russian success would let them build-up forces near Baltic states; increase attacks on European infrastructure and boost interference in NATO countries (including the US)
