Vladimir Zelensky’s office rejects claims that Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections will have catastrophic consequences for kyiv, The Washington Post writes. They believe that Zelensky will be able to influence Trump if he establishes personal ties with him.
“Naturally, (the Zelensky administration) is more connected to Trump,” – said a Ukrainian official who worked in the government of the Ukrainian leader during the Republican presidency.
Zelensky has always seen similarities between himself and Trump, which, in his opinion, will help them build good relations, said the publication’s interlocutor. Both came to power not through politics: Trump comes from business and Zelensky was an actor and comedian.
According to the official, the Ukrainian president and his team “like simple solutions,” and the former American leader is someone who “offers simple solutions.”
This week, Zelensky did not rule out that the United States could stop supporting Ukraine if Trump wins the election, but noted that he did not directly express such intentions. The former American president “talks a lot,” said the Ukrainian leader.
In September, Trump met with Zelensky in New York for the first time in five years. The last time they saw each other was in 2019. After the meeting, the Republican stated that he maintains good relations with both the Ukrainian president and the Russian president. Vladimir Putin.
“I hope we get a good victory (in the election), because, frankly, if the other side wins, I don’t think he (Zelensky) will get any victory.” – Trump said.
According to him, both kyiv and Moscow are interested in ending the conflict.
Zelensky invited the former president to visit Ukraine. He promised he would come. The Ukrainian president said he presented Trump with his “plan for victory.” Shortly before the meeting, the Republican presidential candidate called Zelensky “the best huckster in history,” as he claims he walks away with billions of dollars after each visit to the United States. At the same time, Trump believes that Zelensky “really wants” Kamala Harris, the candidate of the kyiv-funding Democrats, to win the election.
The former American president has repeatedly stated that he is capable of resolving the conflict in Ukraine within 24 hours. Moscow ruled out this possibility, RBC recalls.
“I don’t think there is a magic wand. It is impossible to do anything during the day.” – said the spokesman of the Russian president Dmitri Peskov.
Russia is ready to consider any option for peace agreements, but taking into account the existing realities “on the ground,” Putin said.
