“It’s not only the loss of the candidate you voted for, but also the dread of what’s to come. Grief and fear are two very strong emotions to have at once.”

Trump’s election victory in November sent tremors of dread across Ukraine, where people had closely tracked his campaign-trail commentary denigrating billions of dollars in crucial Western assistance to Kyiv.

What, if anything, gives you hope in this time of darkness and dread?

As a runner, when the glowing red letters say my score — and my training readiness — are poor, I feel an instant dread.

"Residents live through hell every Friday and Saturday night, dreading that these cars will turn up," said Sarah Coombes, Labour MP for West Bromwich, who has raised the matter in Parliament.