What would a Trump or DeSantis 2024 U.S. election win mean for Ukraine as Russia's war grinds on?
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London — With President Biden's recent backing of plans to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, U.S. support for Ukraine as it tries to fend off Russia's invasion appears to be at an all-time high. But as the war rages into its 16th month, many Ukrainians are keeping a close eye on the political battle taking shape 5,000 miles away, as they know it will directly impact the continuation of America's vital backing.
Ukrainians tell CBS News they're increasingly worried by the rhetoric used by prominent Republican political figures — particularly GOP front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, who was expected to announce his candidacy Wednesday.
Trump has drawn criticism on multiple occasions for voicing admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and he has a complicated history with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dating back to Trump's first impeachment in 2019.
