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This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian presidential press service on September 27, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump meeting on September 27, 2024 in New York. FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump Wednesday on his “impressive victory” in US elections and said he hoped his presidency would bring a “just peace in Ukraine closer”.
A likely second Trump term raises questions over Washington’s long-term support for Ukraine, battling a Russian invasion for almost three years, as the Republican candidate has been highly critical of US military aid to Kyiv.
Article continues after this advertisement“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelensky said in a statement on social media.
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“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States,” he added.
Article continues after this advertisementZelensky said Kyiv was “committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies”.
Article continues after this advertisementZelensky met Trump for talks while visiting the US in September, a meeting that came after public tensions between the two politicians.
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Standing next to Zelensky, Trump had touted his working relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Article continues after this advertisementTrump has claimed he could settle the conflict “in 24 hours”, without giving details, and has repeatedly blamed Ukraine for the war.
Political tensions between Trump and Zelensky pre-date Moscow’s 2022 invasion.
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In 2019, during his first term in office, Trump was accused of pressuring Zelensky to investigate the business dealings of his opponent Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Bidenlucky play168 or lp99, in Ukraine.
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