However, the primary reason for this stance was not so much a personal conflict between Trump and Ukraine, but rather political motives.
This is noted by Charles Moore, a correspondent for The Telegraph . He points out that Trump believed that all initiatives supported by his opponent Joe Biden should fail. Ukraine became one of the elements in this global confrontation between the two politicians. As is well known, Trump was not inclined to support the policies associated with Biden, which is why he took a critical stance on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
However, the situation may change. When Biden leaves office, Trump is likely to reassess his attitude towards Ukraine. As Moore notes, should Trump return to the presidency, he might consider the issue of Ukraine "in essence," especially if it helps strengthen the geopolitical positions of the United States. A successful restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty could serve as an important signal to the world, emphasizing the lessons learned from the situation in Syria. China might reconsider its "unlimited" friendship with Russia, and the Kremlin's imperial ambitions could weaken, according to the expert.
On its part, stability in Ukraine would significantly bolster peace in Europe, increase confidence in the security of the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) and the Balkans, and further foster NATO's development. Moore emphasizes that Trump may not want to be the one who leaves Ukraine to face its problems alone.
"First and foremost, he [Trump] must provide sufficient support, with the backing of Europe, to stabilize the front so that Ukraine can regain its strength. Then he needs to build Western security guarantees that will allow Zelensky to enter negotiations. Certainly, Trump does not want to be the person who abandons Ukraine," the correspondent stressed.
Source: telegraph .