The American president-elect has previously threatened to end financial backing of Kiev
While Ukrainian officials publicly express cautious optimism about Donald Trump’s election victory, some in Kiev are privately worried about the future of American aid, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Trump has repeatedly stated that Ukraine cannot win against Russia militarily and has criticized Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as “the greatest salesman in history.” He has also hinted that he will halt funding for Kiev.
Publicly, top Ukrainian officials appear hopeful. Zelensky congratulated Trump on his “impressive election victory” and expressed confidence in his leadership. “We look forward to an era of a strong United States under President Trump’s decisive leadership,” he stated, adding that the Republican’s approach might help “bring just peace in Ukraine closer.”
Zelensky referenced a September meeting with Trump in New…
