Ukraine faces challenges as Trump prepares for White House return

Ukraine is facing significant challenges as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20. The country is experiencing Russian advances on the battlefield, with Russia now occupying about one-fifth of Ukrainian territory. Additionally, Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been heavily damaged, leading to power shortages and hardships for the population. Trump has suggested he could quickly resolve the conflict, raising concerns in Ukraine about potential changes in U.S. support. Currently, the U.S. provides about half of Ukraine's military and financial aid, and Trump has indicated he may not continue this level of support. European leaders, meanwhile, reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of U.S. assistance in the ongoing conflict. As Ukraine navigates this critical moment, it remains focused on strengthening ties with the West and is not willing to cede territory to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism following a conversation with Trump, despite ongoing tensions and uncertainty regarding future U.S. policy.