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Ukrainians view Trump as enemy

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Sentiment
-10
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The negative perception of Trump among Ukrainians may complicate U.S.-Ukraine relations and peace negotiations, potentially affecting defense stocks and energy markets tied to sanctions. However, the overall positive view of Americans suggests resilience in bilateral ties.

defense energy
Event Summary

A survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology from June 9-26, 2026, among 1,801 Ukrainians in government-controlled areas reveals that only 17% consider U.S. President Donald Trump a friend, while more than double view him as an enemy. The survey also shows low confidence in U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with 57% expressing no confidence. Ukrainians have mixed feelings about the U.S. global role, but 73% still view Americans as friends. The survey was published amid Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey on July 8, 2026, where Trump praised their relationship.

Key Actions
80 Russia invaded Ukraine
70 United States diverted Patriot missiles Ukraine
60 United States sent aid Ukraine
50 Donald Trump pressed to accept Volodymyr Zelenskyy
50 United States withheld aid package Ukraine
50 United States imposed sanctions on Russia
40 Donald Trump chastised Volodymyr Zelenskyy
40 United States sought expertise Ukraine
40 Jared Kushner declined to visit Ukraine
40 Steve Witkoff declined to visit Ukraine
30 Donald Trump will meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy
30 Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with envoys Jared Kushner
30 Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged envoys to visit Steve Witkoff
Entities Involved
per
Donald Trump
Trump is viewed negatively by Ukrainians, with only 17% considering him a friend, which may hinder his administration's mediation efforts.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -30.0
cnt
Ukraine
Ukraine is the subject of the survey, showing public distrust in U.S. leadership but continued support for Americans, amid ongoing war with Russia.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -20.0
cnt
United States
The U.S. is seen as having mixed global role, with Ukrainians distrusting its negotiators but valuing its people.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -10.0
per
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy met with Trump at the NATO summit and has invited U.S. envoys to Ukraine, but faces challenges in securing aid and trust.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
cnt
Russia
Russia is the aggressor in the war, with U.S. sanctions still in place, though waivers have been granted.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -10.0
per
Vladimir Putin
Putin is admired by Trump, and his territorial demands influence U.S. pressure on Ukraine.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0
per
Jared Kushner
Kushner, as Trump's envoy, declined to visit Ukraine, contributing to low confidence in U.S. negotiations.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -15.0
per
Steve Witkoff
Witkoff, as Trump's envoy, declined to visit Ukraine, contributing to low confidence in U.S. negotiations.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -15.0
alliance
NATO
NATO hosted the summit where Trump and Zelenskyy met, but its role is peripheral to the survey.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
cnt
Iran
The Iran war diverted U.S. attention and Patriot missiles from Ukraine, affecting Ukrainian defense.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -5.0
per
Joe Biden
Biden is mentioned as Trump's predecessor whose policies were broken from.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Israel
Israel was involved in the U.S.-Israeli attacks that led to missile diversion.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Middle East
The Middle East conflict overshadowed the Ukraine war and diverted resources.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -5.0
cnt
Turkey
Turkey hosted the NATO summit where Trump and Zelenskyy met.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Donald Trump foreign leader ↔ Ukraine As President of the United States, Donald Trump exercises significant leverage over Ukraine by conditioning military aid
Donald Trump president ↔ United States Donald Trump is the current 47th President of the United States, leading the executive branch and shaping national and f
Donald Trump related ↔ Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Donald Trump sanctions proponent ↔ Russia Donald Trump, as the current President of the United States, is a proponent of strong sanctions against Russia, actively
Donald Trump related ↔ Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump related ↔ Jared Kushner
Donald Trump related ↔ Steve Witkoff
Donald Trump critic ↔ NATO As President of the United States, Donald Trump wields immense influence over NATO but frequently criticizes the allianc
Donald Trump adversary ↔ Iran Donald Trump, as the President of the United States, is Iran's primary adversary, having initiated and directed military
Ukraine strategic-partner ↔ United States Ukraine relies heavily on the United States for military aid and diplomatic backing, though relations have recently stra
Ukraine related ↔ Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine at war ↔ Russia Ukraine is actively defending against Russia's full-scale invasion, suffering significant territorial losses and infrast
Ukraine related ↔ Vladimir Putin
Ukraine related ↔ Jared Kushner
Ukraine related ↔ Steve Witkoff
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