Donald Trump's election victory is impacting Ukraine even before he takes office. The US is rushing aid, and talks around peace deals are ramping up.

The outgoing president says Ukraine can use long-range missiles against Russia, as Trump pledges to end the war and Republicans push to cut off aid

The publication notes that Russia’s war against Ukraine is not a “life-or-death” issue for the United States, especially as Americans face economic hardships caused by inflation. However, for Eastern Europe—particularly Poland and the Baltic states—it’s a crucial matter.