
Political scientist Sergei Markelov said that Donald Trump intends to freeze the conflict in Ukraine on terms favorable to Russia and to stop financial and military support for Kyiv, putting pressure on the Ukrainian authorities.
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Sergei Markelov comments on possible changes in US foreign policy after Donald Trump comes to power.
Sergei Markelov spoke about the prospects for support for Ukraine from the United States of America. He spoke about this in an interview with the radio station “Moscow Speaks”.
According to the expert, US President Donald Trump is aimed at freezing the conflict with “benefit” for Russia. After this, the head of the White House, Markelov is sure, will persuade Europe to adopt a strategy of stabilization in relations with Moscow.
“No advanced weapons, no licenses for the transfer of any assembly production. This will not happen at all. Trump has already hinted several times about freezing the conflict so that 90 percent of it would be beneficial to Russia,” Markelov said.
The speaker also noted that monetary support for Kyiv should not be expected either. Rather, on the contrary, Ukraine will face “pressure and pressure.”

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