I sometimes wonder what the Trump era will mean for Ukraine-US relations in the future. After everything Trump has put Ukraine through, will Ukraine allow US investments after the war? Will Ukrainians want US tourists in their cities?
Or will Ukrainians prefer collaboration with the Poles, the Baltic countries, and the Scandinavians, because these countries were the strongest Ukraine supporters?
Nov 12, 2026, 11:39 PM@randahl hopefully Ukrainians will put the USofA at the very end of the dinner table...
@randahl Ukraine will rise as the dominant super power in tech, weaponry, commerce, medicine and intellect. They’ve got everything they need within their own borders at this point, and as soon as they defeat the bully, and they will, the world will not be able to stop them. Those who allied faithfully will gain and those who sabotaged them will be left out. Guess where the USA will be? Begging
This era (which will be over in January) was harsh and challenging, filled with normalizing of autocracy and corruption. The Democratic Congress won't be able to pass laws, but I expect the oversight will be fast and furious.
If I were Zelenskyy (or other leaders from other countries), I wouldn't have anything to do with the US, except for a few personal relationships.
TFG screwed over the world, not just his country.
@randahl When the executive branch is no longer held by fascists, I hope America realizes the only way to restore trust with *all* of its allies is to hand those that betrayed Ukraine directly to Ukrainian authorities to face justice. Until then, America will remain responsible for the harm America caused.
@randahl Canada?
@daveeed yes, and many others. I only mention these nations because they spend the highest share of GDP on Ukraine support.
Nov 13, 2026, 1:57 AM@randahl I don't know how Ukraine will see it but few countries have supported them consistently.
Everyone has had their ups and downs including Poland, Hungary, Korea, Slovakia and Germany (anyone remember the term "scholzing," as in "Stop scholzing around, Olaf!"?).
The US supported Ukraine tremendously under Biden. The US population overwhelmingly is on the side of Ukraine. Support there is even higher there than in many EU countries.
Trump will leave a stain — but he's not everything.
Nov 13, 2026, 3:13 AMI didn't see how any country can fully trust the US in the future. That know that one election can bring back betrayal.
@randahl I sincerely hope that the next POTUS will do everything they can begin to repair the damage caused by Trump. But it will take decades.
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And don't forget Biden slow walking weapons...
From what I see many Ukrainians in ordinary life are disgusted with the USA, but those in authority keep their mouths shut.