Donald Trump’s second presidential term has sparked global concern about potential “Trump shock” with new characteristics given changing global circumstances and US domestic upheaval.

He has quickly begun identifying and deporting illegal immigrants.

For four years, Trump has supported what many consider an unusual policy approach to the Russia-Ukraine war. Upon taking office, he expressed willingness to engage directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on this issue.

The US and Western European nations have provided billions in assistance to Ukraine in its resistance against Russia, despite extensive destruction from Russian bombardments.

The conflict has claimed thousands of lives while millions of Ukrainians have sought refuge across Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about unilateral US actions, asserting that neither Russia nor the US should determine the war’s course without Ukraine’s involvement.

European countries strongly oppose this US strategy. Russia has seized 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory and refuses to allow Ukraine to join NATO, opposing NATO forces near Russian borders.

Trump’s intention to negotiate with Russia independently, the conflict continues with neither the EU nor Russia supporting Trump’s approach. His rushed policies have sparked domestic protests, raising questions about his problem-solving capabilities.

— Surjit Singh Flora is a veteran journalist and freelance writer based in Brampton, Canada