met this ukrainian guy at a conference in d.c., and we got into a deep conversation over lunch. he said hes actually feeling hopeful about trump winning because he thinks trump might push for a quicker end to the conflict rather than just keep sending military aid indefinitely. he admitted that ukraine might have to give up some land for that, which isn't ideal, but to himand apparently a lot of ukrainiansits better than endless war. he said people back home are worn out, and that peace, even if it means compromises, feels more valuable to them now than holding on forever. hearing that perspective firsthand really hit different.
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