Second Trump assassination attempt could affect war in Ukraine

The second failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump not only caused a stir in American politics but also had a major impact on the international situation, especially the war in Ukraine.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks in Maryland, USA. Photo: THX/TTXVN

According to NBC News on September 18, although the assassination attempt was unsuccessful, the political and strategic consequences are spreading beyond the US border, changing the entire situation of the war between Ukraine and Russia. Here are the reasons why the attempted assassination of Mr. Trump has had a strong impact on this war. Former President Trump is still a highly influential figure in US politics. His statements and views on international issues, including the war in Ukraine, have had a profound impact on many parties involved. Former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the US's military aid to Ukraine and he called for a greater focus on internal issues instead of interfering in foreign conflicts. Meanwhile, this new attempted assassination has created instability within the US, leading to concerns about Mr. Trump's political future and its impact on the upcoming election. These developments could weaken the US focus on Ukraine, as the current administration faces internal security issues while also dealing with growing political divisions. This could seriously affect US foreign policy, especially its support for Ukraine. Mr. Trump’s repeated criticism of US military intervention abroad, including funding for Ukraine, has led many observers to worry that if Mr. Trump returns to politics, Washington could withdraw or drastically reduce aid to Kiev. The second assassination attempt raises this possibility as the US political situation becomes more unpredictable and international aid policies could be directly affected.

Currently, support from the West, especially from the US, is a key factor in helping Ukraine maintain its war with Russia. If this source of aid is threatened by political instability in the US, Ukraine will face the risk of financial and military shortages, thereby reducing its ability to deal with Russian forces. This is a direct impact that makes the attempted assassination of Mr. Trump have a strong impact on Ukraine. In this context, Russia can take advantage of political instability in the US to increase its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly shown its ability to take advantage of opportunities when Western opponents are distracted or weakened. The chaos in the US can make Washington less interested in Ukraine, thereby creating conditions for Russia to launch stronger attacks without having to worry about a fierce response from the US. In short, the second attempted assassination of Mr. Trump is not only a major political event in the US but also has a chain reaction to the war in Ukraine. Uncertainty about the US political future, the possibility of reduced aid to Ukraine and the opportunity for Russia to exploit the situation are key factors that make the war more complicated.

Vu Thanh/Tin Tuc Newspaper (According to NBCNews.com)

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/the-gioi/vu-am-sat-hut-ong-trump-lan-2-co-the-anh-huong-den-cuoc-chien-o-ukraine-20240918224737905.htm