Trump and Zelenskyy phone each other - Republicans announce end of the war
Zelensky confirmed the call and congratulated Trump on his nomination as the Republican Party's Presidential candidate. "We have agreed with President Trump to discuss, during a personal meeting, the steps that can enable a fair and lasting peace," he stated in X, formerly Twitter. Zelensky also condemned the "shocking" attack that nearly took Trump's life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the previous Saturday.
A Trump victory in the US Presidential election in November could put Washington's support for Ukraine in question. Trump has repeatedly stated that he would end the war quickly. This could mean that Kiev would be forced into negotiations with Moscow from a weakened position. Trump provided no details.
Trump's Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance is a staunch opponent of US weapons deliveries to Kiev. Early this year, he vehemently opposed the approval of new US military aid for Ukraine in the amount of $61 billion (56 billion Euro).
- During their planned meeting, Volodymyr Zelensky hoped to discuss with Trump the measures that could facilitate a peaceful resolution for Ukraine.
- Despite Zelensky's congratulations, some concerns emerged about Trump's potential policies towards Ukraine, as a Republican victory could shift the United States' stance.
- J.D. Vance, Trump's Vice Presidential candidate, has shown his stance against supplying weapons to Kiev, which may impact Ukraine's position during potential negotiations with Moscow.
- Zelensky expressed his dismay over the violent attack on Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, expressing public support for the US Presidential candidate.
- Trump, as the Republican Party's nominee, might transform US foreign policy, especially towards conflict-ridden countries like Ukraine, potentially leading to uncertain outcomes.
- There has been a long-standing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and some in Ukraine may fear that a cessation of hostilities under a Trump presidency may come at a significant cost.
