Ukraine's Struggles: Battling Russian Advances and Brace for Trump’s Return

Fri Jul 04 2025 08:00:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Ukraine's Struggles: Battling Russian Advances and Brace for Trump’s Return

As Russia's military aggression intensifies, Ukraine faces twin challenges: the escalating conflict and the political uncertainties of a potential Trump administration.


The conflict in Ukraine has led to increased suffering as families flee their homes while wary of what changes the new U.S. leadership might bring.

Anastasiia Bolvihina, 31, recently fled the besieged city of Pokrovsk with her two sons, seeking refuge in a shelter about 60 miles away in Pavlohrad. The family had hold onto their home until the continuous explosions surrounding them became untenable. “We hoped the war would pass us and end soon,” she shared, reflecting the despair of many civilians caught in the conflict.

Now, lacking electricity and internet access for two months, Bolvihina is trying to stay informed about the outside world through her laptop. “We hope things will be better and the war will end,” she says, when asked about her hopes regarding political changes in the U.S. post-election.

Nearby, elderly evacuees, such as 83-year-old Kateryna Klymko from Sukhi Yaly, describe their losses. Klymko's emotional recollection of her house burning down speaks volumes of the horrors many face daily. “It’s like the last judgement!” she exclaims, revealing the dire reality of life amidst war.

The situation in Ukraine remains precarious. The recent ballistic missile strikes by Russia on Dnipro have forced civilians and journalists alike into bomb shelters. Political decisions from the Biden administration aim to fortify Ukraine's defenses against the advancing Russian troops, involving discussions on military aid packages.

With the upcoming shift in U.S. leadership, uncertainty looms. Donald Trump, the projected president-elect, has notably made promises of rapidly concluding the conflict with few details on his strategy, raising concerns among Ukrainian officials about potential shifts in U.S. support.

Former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba remarked positively on Trump's efforts, suggesting the new administration might take a nuanced approach rather than a strictly transactional view. “He can hold a bigger picture in his head, and I’m sure it will not be simply transactional,” Kuleba asserted.

As many in Ukraine plead for ongoing support, the specter of a potential withdrawal from assistance weighs heavily. President Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's preference for a diplomatic resolution, hinting that an end to the war might come sooner with Trump in power, indicating both hope and trepidation for the future.

In the meantime, frontline stories continue to emerge. Soldiers like 27-year-old Demian Dudlya, who lost a leg due to a Russian missile strike, reflect the trials being faced on the battlefield. “I am not confident we will push them back from those regions,” Dudlya admitted, conveying the grim reality of dwindling resources and personnel.

As polls show a significant desire among Ukrainians for the conflict to end, particularly in the war-torn eastern regions, opinions on territory concessions for peace are beginning to shift. Some, like 28-year-old Andrii Petrenko, express willingness to return to pre-1991 borders if it means ending the violence: “The main thing is that the war ends and people stop dying.”

With the stakes high and uncertainty ahead, Ukraine continues to navigate the complexities of war and geopolitics, hoping for a resolution that brings peace to weary families and a nation seeking stability.

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