The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskysays he is sure that the war with Russia end in 2025 “through diplomatic means.” He referred to a time when donald trump assume his second presidency in USAwho spoke out in favor of stopping the sending of US “resources” to the conflict.
Zelensky said he had a “constructive exchange” with Trump during their telephone conversation following his victory in the US presidential election. He said he had not heard anything from him that was contrary to Ukraine’s position.
Trump has consistently said his priority is ending the war. and stop what he calls the “leakage of American resources,” referring to US military aid to Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky, optimistic about the end of the war with Russia
The Ukrainian leader stated in a radio interview: “It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policy of the team that will now lead the White House. “That is their approach, that is their promise to their citizens.”
In an interview with the Ukrainian media SuspilneHe added that Ukraine “must do everything possible to end this war next year, through diplomatic means”. “The situation on the battlefield is difficult and Russian forces are advancing,” he added.
Ukraine, waiting for the new US administration
US law only allows one meeting between Ukraine and the US after Trump’s inauguration in January, according to Zelensky. Both leaders have had a turbulent relationship for some time.
Trump was impeached in 2019 over allegations that he pressured Zelensky to dig up damaging information about the Biden family. After a meeting in New York in September, Trump said he “learned a lot” from that meeting and He stated that he would be able to “resolve the war very quickly.”.
Trump wants to end the war between Russia and Ukraine
For his stances in favor of ending the war – although he did not say how he would do so – Trump earned the praise of his Democratic opponents. They accused him of ingratiating himself with the Russian president Vladimir Putin and they say their approach It amounts to a surrender to Ukraine that will endanger all of Europe.
But according to the German chancellor Olaf Scholzwho spoke to Trump after his election victory, the incoming US leader would have a “more nuanced” position on the war than was commonly assumed.
Earlier this year, the US House of Representatives approved a $61 billion package in military aid for Ukraine as it combats Russia’s invasion.
The United States has been the largest supplier of weapons to Ukraine: Between February 2022 and the end of June 2024, it delivered or committed weapons and equipment worth US$55.5 billion, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economya German research organization.
Source: Ambito
