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Why Republicans won’t cut Ukraine support – Russian opposition expert

Lina Mostavlyuk
24 November, 2024 Sunday
14:58

Alexander Morozov, a political analyst based in Prague, has stated that the U.S. might stop funding Ukraine by 2025. However, he raised a key question: how far will they go to weaken the Kremlin?

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Morozov shared these insights on Espreso TV.

"What’s the catch that keeps Republicans from fully cutting support for Ukraine? It’s this: Putin is openly aligning with North Korea and Iran, showing it off like a challenge to the U.S. – from ballistic missiles to nuclear blackmail. For Republicans, this alliance hits a nerve, especially with Iran, since it’s everything they’ve historically fought against. This alliance is a direct threat to the U.S., a shadow system aimed at destabilizing America. In this context, the way the Kremlin is running the war in Ukraine looks like part of that larger threat,” said Alexander Morozov.

He explained that if the issue were solely about Ukraine, a Trump administration would likely react differently. But this broader geopolitical factor could prove pivotal.

“The second point is this: after a first sit-down with Putin, if Trump and his advisors admit they don’t have a solid game plan, they might leave the Ukraine funding in place. Financial aid would continue, but politically, they’d step back. That said, even if the funding persists, a lack of U.S. engagement in the region will have serious consequences. My prediction? The Republicans won’t stop the funding in 2025. But how much they push back against the Kremlin’s aggression will depend on whether the administration commits to an active anti-Kremlin strategy — or chooses to disengage,” Morozov commented.

He noted that history has shown how bold decisions, like those made by Ronald Reagan, have led to significant outcomes. When strategy shifted from mere defense to decisive economic and political pressure, it brought real change.

“The real question is: will Trump lean towards “escapism” and isolationism in Central and Eastern Europe, or will he take a hard line against Putin’s attempts to dominate the global stage?” Morozov concluded.

  • On November 20, the United States announced a new $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, marking the 70th tranche of U.S. support.
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