Just a day after he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, whose country continues to grapple with Russian occupation and annexation of its territory.
According to a Ukrainian government readout of the call, Poroshenko stressed the “need for the Washington’s resolute support of Ukraine in countering the Russian aggression and implementing crucial reforms.” He also invited Trump to visit and the two agreed to hold a bilateral meeting.
Trump’s closeness to Putin became campaign fodder for Democrats, who consistently emphasized how leaders like Poroshenko might be left without a steady ally. For …read more
Source: POLITICO – Europe Edition