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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.
I'm not afraid about him becoming president, we will work together.
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.
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.
This voracious Russian monster will want to attack on and on.
Is there any concern about Vance's statements? Of course. The U.S. is our biggest and most important ally.
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.
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.
US Support to Ukraine
- Trump says Russia and Ukraine to "immediately" start ceasefire talks
- Vance meets Zelenskyy in Rome amid diplomatic efforts on Ukraine ceasefire
- Trump says he will speak with Putin on the phone on Monday
sources
- 1.BBC
- 2.CNN
- 3.France 24
- 4.The Times of India
- 5.CTV News
- 6.Daily Sabah
- 7.The Guardian
- 8.Fox News
- 9.Guardian
- 10.Axios
- 11.Reuters
- 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.Russian Federation
- 2.Ukraine
- 3.United States
- 4.China
- 5.Hungary
- 6.Canada
- 7.Germany
- 8.United Kingdom
- 9.Israel
- 10.Iraq
- 11.Taiwan, Province of China
- 12.France
organizations
- 1.European Union
- 2.Republican Party
- 3.North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
- 4.White House
- 5.Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- 6.Council on Foreign Relations
- 7.Kremlin
- 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.Vladimir Putin
- 6.Michael Kofman
- 7.Xi Jinping
- 8.Joe Biden
- 9.David Sacks
- 10.Elon Musk
- 11.Nils Schmid
- 12.Olaf Scholz