During the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump suggested that previous U.S. administrations' foreign policies emboldened Russia, while he claimed that under his presidency, Russia did not invade any territory. Trump announced a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he expressed intentions to bring peace to the ongoing war in Ukraine and stated that both sides could negotiate an end to the violence. However, his nomination of DJ Vance as vice presidential candidate raised concerns among Ukrainians and European allies due to Vance's skepticism about U.S. support for Ukraine. Critics, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, voiced opposition to the financial aid sent to Ukraine, while other Republican leaders maintained a tough stance against Putin. The divergent views within the party regarding Ukraine highlight the uncertainty of future U.S. policy if Trump returns to office. Zelensky acknowledged the importance of bipartisan support from the U.S. for Ukraine's sovereignty and expressed hopes for a personal meeting with Trump to discuss peace efforts.