They feel betrayed - Ukrainian soldiers remove US badges from their uniforms

FOCUS online They feel betrayed - Ukrainian soldiers remove US badges from their uniforms 2 hours • 2 minutes reading time Ukrainian soldiers of the 26th Artillery Brigade load ammunition into a self-propelled howitzer in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian soldiers remove US badges out of disappointment with Trump. Dissatisfaction with his Russia policy is growing. Ukrainian soldiers have begun to remove US badges from their uniforms. These badges were previously worn by many as a tribute to the USA. Due to growing dissatisfaction with Donald Trump, many have started to rethink. The "Independent" reports that disappointment is widespread among Ukrainian soldiers. A senior officer confirmed that many soldiers are distancing themselves from the USA because Trump's attitude towards Russia and Ukraine is perceived as a betrayal. Disappointment with Donald Trump "We thought the Americans were our comrades, even though they didn't have soldiers stationed here," he said, according to the "Independent". "Everyone in the army is wondering how Ukraine could survive without American weapons." A military doctor also expressed his disappointment: "We know that Trump has no affection for Ukraine. Trump loves himself. His actions are not for America's good, but only for him." Hope for developing own weapons However, many still hope that Trump's behavior could be tactical: "Perhaps he is trying to gain Putin's trust before presenting a plan that is good for Ukraine." According to the Independent, there is a mixture of resignation and hope among the soldiers regarding US policy. The Ukrainian government, meanwhile, is focusing on developing its own weapons, including drones and ballistic missiles. Politicians stress that Ukraine will not accept a peace forced by Trump that does not take into account the country's long-term security. "We will keep fighting," one soldier told the Independent. "We have no choice, because if we give up, we will disappear."