Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says war will ‘end sooner’ once Trump enters White House

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia's war against Ukraine will end sooner with Donald Trump's policies if he becomes president again next year. Zelenskyy emphasized that Trump's approach and promises to the American people suggest the war would be concluded more quickly. He noted having a "constructive exchange" with Trump following his election victory, saying he did not hear anything that contradicted Ukraine's position. Trump, speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, reiterated that he would work hard to end the conflict, asserting, "It’s got to stop."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented that Trump holds a more nuanced position on Ukraine than typically assumed. Despite concerns that Trump might scale back US support for Ukraine, Scholz, after a detailed and positive phone conversation with the president-elect, said Trump gave no indication he would negotiate over Ukraine's interests. Scholz reiterated Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine and stressed that peace should not come at the cost of surrendering to Russian demands.

In a rare phone call with Vladimir Putin, Scholz urged the Russian president to withdraw forces from Ukraine and begin peace talks. Putin insisted that any peace agreement must position.#TrumpCoin #Trump2024 $DOGE