Ukrainian political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko said Trump would be likely to push for swift talks to end the war, which could involve "certain concessions" to Russia. But he said he expected Washington would be unlikely to capitulate completely to Moscow's demands.

The prospect of a Donald Trump victory brings a fresh jolt of uncertainty to Ukraine as Russia’s invasion nears the end of its third year. Trump has repeatedly said he would seek a quick end to the war and questioned U.

Donald Trump has criticised the level of U.S. support for Ukraine's war effort and promised to end the conflict before he takes office in January, without explaining how.