KYIV TO “WORK TOGETHER” WITH TRUMP
“I believe that if Donald Trump turns into president, we’ll work collectively. I am not anxious about this,” Zelenskyy instructed Monday’s press convention.
The Republican Social gathering candidate has instructed that he would finish the battle in a short time if he received again the presidency, which Kyiv fears would imply it could be pressured to barter with Moscow from a weakened place.
Zelenskyy mentioned that in his current journey to the US for a NATO defence alliance summit he had met Republican governors and was assured of the celebration’s backing.
“There are hawks whose messages are extra right-wing or extra radical,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
“However I wish to inform you that almost all of the Republican Social gathering helps Ukraine and the folks of Ukraine.”
Trump beforehand mentioned throughout a debate with President Joe Biden that if elected, he would have the Ukraine battle “settled” earlier than he took workplace in January 2025.
Zelenskyy declined to say whether or not he was anxious about Biden, who has been dealing with calls to step apart following a disastrous debate efficiency towards Trump.
He did nonetheless acknowledge that “turbulence” through the US election cycle was having a “large influence” on his nation.
He cited a US$61 billion help package deal from the US that was authorised in April following months of political wrangling and that unlocked much-needed arms for Ukraine’s outgunned troops.