7/19/2024 — As Trump’s victory becomes more likely, efforts underway to sway him to Ukraine’s side

Proper messaging through those close to Trump and his base could make future policy pro-Ukraine.

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., on July 15, 2024. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

From: Kyiv Independent by Oleg Sukhov andOwen Racer

Three days after an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump that has made him look stronger than ever, ex-U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to get some face time with the Republican candidate seeking a second term.

Johnson took to X to publicly express his main message to the man who looks likely to lead the world’s most powerful country once again.

“Great to meet President Trump who is on top form after the shameful attempt on his life,” Johnson said in a post on the social media platform after the July 16 meeting, adding: “We discussed Ukraine and I have no doubt that he will be strong and decisive in supporting that country and defending democracy.”

The post, made on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, included a photograph of both men smiling with thumbs-up gestures. Trump’s ear was still bandaged from a bullet that grazed his head.

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