Ukraine should strengthen dialogue with both parties.
Ex-Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Oleg Shamshur , what consequences will changes in the American political field have for our country.
According to him, we can expect an increase in the number and activity of the group of Republican congressmen who are constantly opposed to providing weapons to Ukraine and other types of assistance.
At the same time, the position of the leadership of the House of Representatives, which determines the schedule for the passage of bills and the “choreography” of their discussion, will be of great importance.
The situation in the Senate, where the leader of the republican minority, M. McConnell, constantly advocates for Ukraine, looks more favorable for Ukraine. However, in the Senate of the next convocation, the group supporting Ukraine will not include such powerful figures as R. Portman, R. Burr and B. Sassi due to the end of their political careers.
Oleg Shamshur does not rule out deterioration of sentiments regarding the economic price, which both representatives of Democrats and Republicans are ready to pay to support Ukraine. Therefore, according to the forecasts of the ex-ambassador, the Trumpists in Congress may try to delay or prevent decisions on providing aid to Ukraine. aid to Ukraine. The future chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, M. McCall, and his Senate colleague, Jim Rich, wrote that US aid to Ukraine “cannot be effective or politically stable without effective control and accountability mechanisms.” Both politicians are known for their support of Ukraine. It is likely that the desire to ensure the effective use of unprecedented amounts of military and financial aid will be used by isolationists to achieve their nefarious goals. – writes Oleg Shamshur.
He emphasizes that Ukrainian diplomats and officials must be ready to work under new, more difficult conditions, maintaining a constant dialogue with members of Congress, not limiting themselves to sympathizers of Ukraine and not giving any reasons for criticism from meticulous “controllers”.
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