Trump's Era Begins, Ukrainian Civilians Amid Uncertainty Ends In War

The impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine/DOK PHOTO via Instagram @mfa_ukraine

JAKARTA - Towards Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States (US), soldiers and Ukrainian civilians see a difficult path in their war with Russia. They hope for a ceasefire.

Trump's aides admit the deal to end the war could take months or longer, although the elected president boasted during his campaign would soon reach a settlement to stop fighting sparked by the Russian invasion in 2022.

Some Ukrainians fear they will be forced to provide a massive concession after three years of brutal frontline fighting of 1,000 km (600 miles).

Although Kyiv has lost many lives and progress to Russia for months, it is unclear whether Trump will maintain the supply of US weapons owned by his predecessor.

There are many factors that weaken the spirit in the news, said a drone pilot from Ukraine's 113th Territorial Defense Brigade, who asked to be identified by his nickname on the Hell battlefield.

The army said it was difficult for him to comment on Trump, but he hopes more supplies of Western warplanes to reduce the flow of guided bombs dropped from Russian air.

The 'Hell' unit flew drones to the Russian-occupied city of Vovchansk for months in 2022 before being released, then returned to fighting grounds in 2024.

The city is practically destroyed, not much left, just the ruins of the factory, said a 21-year-old soldier with a Vietnam call sign