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Russian Roulette

How Trump's Policies on Russia and Ukraine Are Being Received Across the Post-Soviet Space

Mar 11, 2025
Volodymyr Dubovyk, an expert on Ukraine's international relations, and Tinatin Japaridze, a regional analyst for Georgia and Azerbaijan, dive into the impact of Trump's policies on post-Soviet states. They explore Ukraine's mixed sentiments about U.S. support amid military aid concerns and discuss regional reactions in the South Caucasus. The conversation emphasizes shifting alliances in light of declining Russian influence and rising Chinese presence, alongside the evolving dynamics between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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  • Ukrainians are rallying behind President Zelensky as they perceive the U.S. shift in foreign policy as a threat to national sovereignty.
  • Countries in the South Caucasus are grappling with internal strife while navigating their relationships with both the U.S. and Russia amid changing geopolitics.

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U.S. Foreign Policy Shift and Ukraine

The recent shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Russia and Ukraine under the Trump administration have created significant concerns within Ukrainian society. The freezing of military aid, cessation of intelligence sharing, and public statements framing Ukraine unfavorably compared to Russia have left many Ukrainians feeling bewildered and betrayed. The abrupt change from the Biden administration's support to Trump's more conciliatory approach toward Russia has raised fears of a potential backsliding in U.S. commitment to Ukraine. This has led to a consolidation of support for President Zelensky among Ukrainians, who perceive these developments as challenges not just to their leadership, but to their nation's sovereignty as a whole.

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