US Election: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says He Spoke with Trump Following Election Victory

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Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2024.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory.

“We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace,” Zelenskiy said in a post on X.

Trump has said he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict.