Zelensky Congratulates Donald Trump on ‘Impressive’ Victory [Video]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election.

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote in his post on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday.

“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. 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.”

Since the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s full-scale invasion, the U.S. has been the biggest contributor of military aid for Kyiv, with Congressvoting through five bills worth a combined $175 billion. But Washington’s backing has been a sticking point for Trump, who has …