Recently, the political scene around Ukraine has become increasingly complex. According to the Politico portal, 4 people from Donald Trump's surroundings met with political opponents of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski, including Julia Tymoshenko and Petro Poroshenko. These meetings sparked quite a few controversy and raised questions about the interference of the American administration in Ukraine's interior policy.
According to Politico, Trump's advisors are convinced that Zelenski would lose the presidential election, as Ukrainians are tired of the full-size war with Russia for 3 years and frustrated by the country's corruption. However, according to the latest survey by the UK agency Survival, Zelenski would have taken first place with 44 percent support if Ukraine had changed the law on the organisation of elections during the war.
These results are surprising, especially in the context of the statements of the president of the United States, who described Zelenski as “a dictator without elections”. As the Politico portal notes, Trump's behaviour and his officials propose something rather other than statements about not interfering with Ukraine's interior policy. The thought of earlier elections in Ukraine is besides pushed by the Kremlin, which may indicate complex relations between Russia and Ukraine.
In this context, meetings with the Americans were not commented on by spokeswoman Tymoshenko, and the press office of the European Solidarity party, led by Poroshenko, replied that the party's action "is to safe free, fair and competitive elections after the war". The Ukrainian constitution prohibits the election under martial law, which means that the presidential elections in Ukraine can only take place after the end of the fighting.
According to the leading Republican abroad policy expert, Poroshenko's people and Julia Tymoshenko herself are talking to Trump's representatives, suggesting that it would be easier to work with them. They would agree to many things that Zelenski disagrees with. This indicates complex relations between the various political forces in Ukraine and the abroad maintenance of these relations.
Therefore, Ukraine faces crucial challenges that concern not only interior policy but besides global relations. Zelenski and his government must find a fair and democratic solution to the problems of the country, while safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty against external influence.
It is worth noting that the presidential elections in Ukraine are an crucial event that can affect the future of the country. The latest poll shows that 44% of Ukrainians support Zelenski, while 21% support Walerij Załużny, and 10% support Poroshenko. These results indicate political differentiation in Ukraine and the request to find solutions that will benefit all parties.
In this context, the function of the European Union and another global organisations is very important. These organisations can support Ukraine in solving its problems and safeguarding sovereignty. However, as the Politico portal notes, Trump's behaviour and his officials propose that the United States may have its own interests in Ukraine that may not match the interests of the European Union.
Therefore, Ukraine and the European Union must cooperate in order to safeguard sovereignty and solve the problems of the country. This requires a common and effective policy that takes into account the interests of all parties. Otherwise, Ukraine can become a battlefield between different forces, which will weaken its economy and society.
It is worth noting that the presidential elections in Ukraine are an crucial test for democracy in the country. If the elections are free and fair, then Ukraine will be able to solve its problems and safe sovereignty. However, if elections are rigged or deficiency of transparency, Ukraine may lose social and external trust.
In this context, the function of global organisations specified as the European Union and the Council of Europe is very important. These organisations can support Ukraine in solving its problems and safeguarding sovereignty. However, as the Politico portal notes, Trump's behaviour and his officials propose that the United States may have its own interests in Ukraine that may not match the interests of the European Union.
Therefore, Ukraine and the European Union must cooperate in order to safeguard sovereignty and solve the problems of the country. This requires a common and effective policy that takes into account the interests of all parties. Otherwise, Ukraine can become a battlefield between different forces, which will weaken its economy and society.
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