KYIV, Ukraine — A group of Ukrainian soldiers burned an effigy of former U.S. President Donald Trump in a video circulating on social media, expressing anger over his stated intention to cut military aid to Ukraine if re-elected.
The footage, which surfaced online, shows individuals in Ukrainian military uniforms setting fire to a Trump effigy while making statements against him. The display comes after the U.S. has provided approximately $200 billion in aid to Ukraine since the start of its war with Russia.
These Ukrainian soldiers are furious over Trump’s decision to cut funding so this is their response.
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) February 18, 2025
They threaten President Trump, then they burned an effigy of him, all while wearing Ukranian military gear that we most likely paid for.
This is DESPICABLE: pic.twitter.com/qH86SdgnT7
Trump has repeatedly criticized continued U.S. support for Ukraine and has suggested he would scale back or halt funding if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The video appears to reflect growing concerns among Ukrainian forces about a potential shift in American policy.
U.S. officials have not commented on the video, and it remains unclear whether the individuals involved were officially affiliated with Ukraine’s military or if it was created by another entity to sow discontent between the two nations.