Egypt Daily News – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his “impressive victory” in the recent U.S. election, expressing hopes that Trump’s presidency would help move Ukraine closer to a “just peace.”
This statement comes amid uncertainty regarding the future of American support for Ukraine, particularly given Trump’s previous criticisms of U.S. military aid to the country during his candidacy.
In his message, Zelenskyy acknowledged Trump’s “peace through strength” approach in global affairs, which he believes aligns with achieving peace in Ukraine.
He emphasized the importance of bipartisan support in the U.S. for Ukraine and expressed a desire for a strong U.S. under Trump’s leadership. Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to fostering long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the assistance of allies.
Their interaction in September included discussions about the ongoing conflict with Russia, where Trump also highlighted his rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has claimed he could resolve the war quickly, although specifics were not provided, and he has often shifted blame onto Ukraine for the ongoing hostilities.
