Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on election win – but gloom and uncertainty prevail in Kyiv. What we know on day 988
The Biden White House plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before the outgoing Democratic president leaves office in January, sources told Reuters on Wednesday
The outgoing, Republican-controlled House of Representatives last approved aid for Ukraine in April including the authority for Joe Biden to transfer billions of dollars in weapons from US stocks Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has put a brave face on a US election result that could mean a sharp cut in funding for his war effort, amid expectations that Trump is likely to end US military assistance, while the Kremlin said its aim of subjugating its neighbour remained unchanged.
. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.” Later, Zelenskyy said he congratulated Trump during an “excellent” phone call. “We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering US leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace.
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