America’s leaders have different views on ending the war in Ukraine, and not all of them see the return of the occupied territories to the borders of 1991. Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris – each of them has their own position. But do their plans include the return of the occupied territories to Ukraine? Let’s figure it out.
Joe Biden: calls for victory without a clear definition
President Joe Biden continues to call for Ukraine’s victory, but what does he actually mean by “victory”? There are no clear answers. For Biden, victory is Putin’s strategic mistake, which has already brought significant advantages to the US and the West. His team believes that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is the worst thing Russia could have done, and the main task now is to strengthen these advantages.
Donald Trump: negotiations instead of victory
Donald Trump approaches this issue from a different angle. He doesn’t like to talk about “victory”. Instead, Trump emphasizes that if he becomes president, he can make a deal that will quickly end the war. But the question is, what will this deal look like? And does this mean that Ukraine may lose part of its territories in the name of “peace”?
Kamala Harris: against territory concessions
Against the backdrop of these conflicting statements, Kamala Harris makes her position clear – she is against any concessions of Ukrainian territories. This is important because, according to her, giving up territories would mean handing over control of part of the Ukrainian state to Russia. However, many analysts doubt that if Harris comes to power, her position will remain as firm.
What does this mean for Ukraine?
Is it worth expecting radical changes in US politics? Analysts tend to believe not. Even if Kamala Harris becomes president, all of her promises could quickly be forgotten, as often happens in politics. The US benefits from prolonging the war in Ukraine – it weakens Russia, enhances America’s role on the world stage, and allows for strengthening international alliances.
Is Prolonging the War Beneficial for the US?
At first glance, the war in Ukraine has some strategic advantages for the US. Putin made a huge mistake by starting the war, giving the West a chance to consolidate its forces, strengthen NATO, and emphasize the importance of transatlantic unity. But the main question remains: are the US willing to actively support the return of all occupied territories to Ukraine?
The positions of Biden and Trump show that victory does not always mean a full return of Ukrainian lands for them. Strengthening their strategic positions on the global stage is important for them, and whether Ukraine benefits from it depends on who comes to power in the US.
What do you think about these statements? Will US policy change after the elections, and will we see real actions towards the return of Ukrainian territories? Share your thoughts in the comments.
