At the Trump Pizza Station in Kyiv, patrons are grappling with the emotional toll of the latest shift in U.S. foreign policy. The internet password, "TrumpLovesYou," has become a bitter reminder for many, as heartbreaking news rolls in about the suspension of military aid to Ukraine. One young woman, distraught upon hearing the news, expressed profound sorrow, while others shared their despair over the ongoing war and its devastating impact on their lives.
Anastasiia Berehovenko, a 24-year-old medical student, recounted the harrowing losses she has endured, naming friends and family members fallen to the violence. "I don’t even think I have enough fingers to count everyone I know who has died," she lamented, highlighting the deep sadness among Ukrainians facing escalating assaults since the onset of the war in February 2022.
Under former President Biden, the U.S. had positioned itself as Ukraine's staunch ally. However, the recent shift in allegiance towards Russia under the Trump administration has left many feeling abandoned and vulnerable. As local residents continue to gather at the café, the conversation is shifting, with many suggesting it's time for a name change to reflect their growing disillusionment with the current state of international relations and the continued threat to their homeland.
