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“We are protecting the liberal world, that should resonate with Republicans,” a government adviser in Kyiv told the BBC.<\/p>\n
“It was more difficult when the war started, because it was chaos. Now we can be more specific with our asks, as we know what our allies have and where they store it. Our president could be defence minister in a number of countries!”<\/p>\n
Despite the progress, political hurdles are mounting. Questions such as “Why should Ukraine keep getting a blank cheque? What does a victory look like?” are becoming more common, challenging Zelensky’s efforts on the world stage.<\/p>\n
Upcoming elections in partner countries, including Poland, Slovakia, and the United States, have further complicated the situation. Some candidates prioritise domestic issues over military support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Serhiy Gerasymchuk from the Ukrainian Prism foreign policy think tank explained, “Ukraine has to weigh up promoting its interests, using all the possible tools, while taking into account the situations in partner countries and the EU. It is a challenge.”<\/p>\n These challenges underscore the differences in democratic cycles between Ukraine and Russia.<\/p>\n While Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, doesn’t face such electoral constraints, Kyiv continues to emphasise that its war is not just for sovereignty but for democracy itself. “The moral side of this war is huge,” said the adviser.<\/p>\n
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