Zelenskyy is afraid of losing Ukraine’s bipartisan support in the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s fears the loss of Ukraine’s bipartisan support from the US following what he called “dangerous messages coming from some Republicans. I met and spoke to Mike Pence, who supports Ukraine as an American and Republican,” said the President. “However, there are different messages in their circles regarding support for Ukraine. Messages are coming from some Republicans, sometimes dangerous messages, that there may be less support.”
Zelensky said that regardless of who wins the next US presidential election, maintaining bipartisan support is “the most important thing for Ukraine”. Currently, GOP presidential candidates are split into two camps: isolationists, particularly former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who believe the US is too involved in supporting Ukraine’s efforts to fend off the Russian invasion; and hawks, including several former Trump administration officials, who argue for an even more aggressive posture toward Russia.