The ruler-elect, Donald Trump, has vowed to remove financial and military backing for Ukraine. Some Ukrainian rulers are even afraid that the war is going to have to end as support wanes in the United States.

Trump has previously threatened to end the financial backing of Kiev, putting them in a losing position to Russia. Even with the billions of dollars sent from Western backers, Ukraine is not able to come out on top of Moscow.

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 should he be selected as the next ruler of the U.S.

According to a report by RT, 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 York, noting his hope that the president-elect would support his so-called “victory plan” against Russia, which calls for increased US support – a request that may face resistance given Trump’s likely stance.

David Arakhamia, head of the ruling parliamentary faction Servant of the People, acknowledged potential challenges ahead, yet suggested Trump’s win could create a “new dynamic” in US-Ukraine relations, the FT reported.

Olga Stefanishina, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European integration, reportedly voiced a similar perspective, saying that Trump “can definitely organize more political momentum in Kyiv’s favor.” –RT

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Trump has previously stated that he would end the fighting within “24 hours,” asserting that he “knows [Zelensky] very well and knows [Russian President Vladimir] Putin even better.”