Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Monday that he is not concerned about the possibility of another Donald Trump presidency in the United States, even though Trump’s administration could potentially show more sympathy toward the Kremlin.
A Trump victory in the upcoming US November elections could raise questions about Washington’s continued support for Ukraine, as the nation endures its third year of conflict against Russian forces.
“I think if Donald Trump becomes president, we will work together. I’m not worried about this,” Zelensky declared during a press conference in Kyiv.
The Republican candidate has hinted that he would swiftly end the conflict if he were to reclaim the presidency, a scenario Kyiv fears could result in forced negotiations with Moscow from a position of weakness.
Zelensky recounted his recent trip to the US for a NATO defense alliance summit, where he met with Republican governors and was reassured of the party’s support. “There are hawks whose messages are more right-wing or more radical,” Zelensky noted.
“But I want to tell you that the majority of the Republican Party supports Ukraine and the people of Ukraine,” he added.
During a previous debate with President Joe Biden, Trump mentioned that if elected, he would have the Ukraine conflict “settled” before he took office in January 2025.
