Ukraine Faces Uncertain Path as Western Support Wavers

Amid a challenging year, questions arise over military aid, peace negotiations, and Ukraine's future under a shifting U.S. administration.

The Biden administration announced a $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, likely its final contribution before the incoming Trump presidency.
Donald Trump's election victory has introduced uncertainty about continued U.S. support, with Trump pledging to prioritize a swift resolution to the conflict but offering no clear strategy.
Ukrainians express growing fatigue with the prolonged war, with a majority still optimistic about victory but increasingly open to negotiations under specific conditions.
Support for NATO membership remains strong in Ukraine, with many viewing it as the best security guarantee, though some are willing to delay reclaiming occupied territories for such assurances.
Experts warn that insufficient Western aid risks prolonging the conflict, potentially forcing Ukraine into unfavorable peace terms or leaving it vulnerable to future aggression.