**Ukrainians Have Mixed Feelings About Trump’s Win**
The mood in Ukraine is mixed after Donald Trump won the US election. Some people are optimistic that he can help end the war with Russia, while others are more cautious.
Some Ukrainians think that a new president could bring about change and improve relations between Ukraine and the US. “I am generally up for changes,” said one person who wants to stay anonymous. They think that President Joe Biden’s administration has been slow to act and want quicker action.
**Fatigue with Biden**
The reason some people are optimistic about Trump is because they feel that Biden’s administration was too slow to react to the war in Ukraine. “We do understand that part of our problems are because of the Biden administration’s policy of escalation management and self-restrictions,” said Oleksiy Melnyk, a foreign policy expert.
**Market Reaction**
The market reaction has been calm so far, but there is uncertainty about what will happen next. Trump has promised to end the war within 24 hours, but he hasn’t explained how he plans to do that.
**Not All Experts Agree**
Not all experts agree that Trump’s win is good for Ukraine. Some think it’s a “wait-and-see” situation. Professor Timothy Garton Ash thinks that optimism about Trump is misplaced because he wants to get the issue off his plate and move on to other things.
**Ukraine Will Keep Hoping**
Ukrainians will keep hoping that their ally, the US, will support them in their fight against Russia. “If it looks as if your most important single ally is going to pull the rug on you, you know you’re going to keep hoping and put a brave face on it,” said Ash.
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