President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has reached out to President Donald Trump, commending his recent diplomatic success in the Middle East. Zelensky sees the Gaza peace agreement as a potential blueprint for ending the protracted conflict with Russia and has urged Trump to apply a similar strategy to the Ukraine war. Their recent phone conversation was described by Zelensky as ‘very positive and productive.’
In a public post, Zelensky congratulated Trump on securing the Middle East deal, calling it an ‘outstanding achievement.’ He drew a clear connection, suggesting that if peace can be forged in one troubled region, it should be possible to replicate that success elsewhere, particularly in ending the ‘Russian war.’ Zelensky also provided Trump with an update on the latest Russian assaults targeting Ukraine’s critical energy facilities and thanked him for his continued willingness to assist Ukraine.
The two leaders reportedly delved into discussions concerning advanced strategies to fortify Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. Zelensky indicated that promising proposals and solid concepts for strengthening Ukraine are on the table. He emphasized that compelling Moscow to engage in authentic diplomatic negotiations is crucial, a goal that can be pursued through a position of strength. The Ukrainian President concluded by thanking President Trump, signaling a collaborative spirit towards achieving peace.