Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about working with Donald Trump if he wins the U.S. presidency but remains committed to cooperating with any elected leader. Despite Trump's controversial comments and criticism of U.S. aid to Ukraine, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's resilience and the necessity of U.S. support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed the potential difficulties in working with Donald Trump if he becomes the next U.S. President. However, Zelensky affirmed his readiness to cooperate with any winner of the U.S. presidential election.
In a BBC interview in London, Zelensky discussed Trump, the Republican candidate for the November election. Trump's past remarks have stirred controversy, including his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine as "genius" and "savvy." The 2016 U.S. presidential election, Trump's first campaign, faced allegations of Russian interference, which Trump dismissed as a "witch hunt."
Trump has also criticized the extensive U.S. aid to Ukraine, which has been vital in Ukraine's defense against Russia. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Trump claimed he could resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict without specifying his strategy.
When asked about the prospect of a Trump presidency, Zelensky responded, “It will be hard work, but we are hard workers; we are not afraid of hard work.”
Recently, Trump selected Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Vance has shown a lack of concern regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, once stating he “doesn’t care what happens to Ukraine one way or the other.”
Zelensky suggested that Vance might not fully understand Ukraine's challenges and stressed the importance of continued collaboration with the U.S. Ukraine heavily relies on support from Western allies for its defense. Despite the difficulties, Zelensky remains hopeful about Ukraine's chances of overcoming Russia and mentioned the possibility of stepping down after the war ends.
