Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism that US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may expedite the decision of the continuing conflict with Russia, Anadolu reported.
Zelenskyy made the remarks throughout an interview with public broadcaster Suspilne, the place he mirrored on US-Ukraine relations and previous discussions with Trump concerning the battle, which started in 2022.
Zelenskyy emphasised the alignment of Ukraine’s place with Trump, stating, “He (Trump) has heard the premise on which we stand. I’ve not heard something towards our place.”
Addressing whether or not Trump had urged Ukraine to barter with Russia, Zelenskyy clarified, “We’re an impartial nation. And we, throughout this conflict, each our folks and I, personally, are in negotiations with the US, with each Trump and Biden, and with European leaders, proved that the ‘sit and hear’ rhetoric does not work with us.”
The Ukrainian chief shared his perception that the battle may finish sooner beneath Trump’s management, citing the administration’s pledge to prioritise swift decision, reported Anadolu.
“It is rather necessary for us to have a simply peace, in order that we don’t really feel that we’ve misplaced our greatest folks due to the injustice that has been imposed on us. The conflict will finish, however there isn’t any actual date. Definitely, with the insurance policies of the group that may now lead the White Home, the conflict will finish sooner. That is their strategy, their pledge to their public, and additionally it is crucial to them,” he added.
Trump, who just lately defeated Kamala Harris within the November 5 presidential election, has beforehand acknowledged his skill to resolve the battle in at some point, although his stance on continued US assist to Kyiv has been inconsistent, Anadolu reported.
Zelenskyy’s remarks sign cautious optimism concerning the potential for renewed US engagement in securing peace within the area beneath the incoming administration.
