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Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

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Context

What happened: The New York Times reported guarded optimism and some jokes in Ukraine over Trump's midterm wipeout, referencing Zelensky's September meeting with Trump at the United Nations. Why it matters: The report notes that Trump has blown hot and at times very cold on Kyiv, framing Ukraine's reaction around uncertainty over US posture.

What changed

The New York Times reported guarded optimism and some jokes in Ukraine over Trump's midterm wipeout, referencing Zelensky's September meeting with Trump at the United Nations.

Why it matters

The report notes that Trump has blown hot and at times very cold on Kyiv, framing Ukraine's reaction around uncertainty over US posture.

Sources

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