President Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to endorse the victory, and in fulsome terms. “We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter,

President-elect Donald J. Trump has often shown disdain toward Ukraine and its leader, President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A Kremlin insider also suggested that Trump’s election could be an opportunity for Russia to reset relations with the US.

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. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he spoke with U.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rapidly congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday morning for winning the U.S. election, saying the Republican's "peace through strength" approach to global affairs could bring a "just peace" closer in Ukraine.

"On defense, on the economy, and on the future after the war – we have the potential for stronger cooperation," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "This is what will make Ukraine, America, and the entire free world more successful.

By Anastasiia Malenko KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heaped praise on Donald Trump on Wednesday, as apparent victory for the Republican candidate who has criticised U.S. backing for Kyiv plunged the future of its war against Russia into uncertainty.

KYIV >> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky heaped praise on Donald Trump on Wednesday, as apparent victory for the Republican candidate who has criticized U.S. backing for Kyiv plunged the future of its war against Russia into uncertainty.