The Ukrainian president also said his country "must do everything" to ensure the war ends next year.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that Donald Trump’s presidency will hasten the end of the war with Russia, following their “constructive exchange” after Trump’s election victory.

Zelensky emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution by next year, while acknowledging Ukraine’s challenges on the battlefield.

Trump, criticized for his alleged leniency toward Vladimir Putin, has vowed to end the war quickly but has not detailed his strategy.

The U.S. remains Ukraine’s largest arms supplier, recently approving $61 billion in aid.

  • @[email protected]English
    10•1 month ago

    The reporting I heard from Michael koffman was Ukrainian soldiers felt they were slowly losing to attrition and needed a change in approach anyway, so this may not entirely be bullshit from zelensky.

    • SolacefromSilence
      15•1 month ago

      The word from NCD, is that Zelensky wasn’t bluffing about the nukes. He doesn’t think Putin can radiologicaly retaliate after his generals looted the maintenance budget.

      Israel has been taking part in a technology transfer. Any escalation in Eastern Europe takes eyes away from what’s going on in the Levant.

      Iodine pills all around!