On world stage, Harris promises alliances and Trump puts US first [Video]

The two candidates for US president offer starkly different visions of the world, with November’s election carrying the potential to dramatically change policy toward Ukraine and other partners.

Vice President Kamala Harris largely offers a continuation of President Joe Biden’s agenda, although she has sought more nuance on the Middle East in particular, while a return of Donald Trump would likely mean a sharp rupture from current US foreign policy.

– Ukraine –

Few issues divide the two candidates as much as Ukraine.

Trump has scoffed at the billions of dollars in US aid to Ukraine, saying that Russia, which invaded its smaller neighbor in February 2022, is destined to win.

The Republican has in the past voiced admiration for Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, who recently praised Trump as “sincere” about seeking to end the Ukraine war.

Trump’s aides have suggested leveraging US assistance to force Ukraine into territorial concessions to end the …