U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can finish Russia's full-scale battle in opposition to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an interview with Polish media launched on Jan. 16, not ruling out that it could occur in 2025.
"These are his (Trump's) messages, each public and personal. And he’s a succesful chief to place strain on Russia," Zelensky stated.
Trump is ready to take workplace on Jan. 20. All through his presidential marketing campaign, Trump promised to barter a swift finish to the battle in Ukraine, usually referring to his good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In accordance with the Ukrainian president, Trump ought to agree on actual safety ensures for Ukraine.
"He should drive Putin to diplomacy, to finish this battle," Zelensky added.
Trump's push for a fast finish to the battle has led to fears that Kyiv shall be pressured into unfavorable concessions, together with lack of land. About 20% of Ukrainian territory is at present underneath occupation by Russian forces.
A few of Trump's advisors have signaled a timeline of at the least a number of months to strike a deal to settle the Russia-Ukraine battle, Reutersreported on Jan. 15.
The Kyiv IndependentKateryna Denisova