Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach
Source: The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win 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 a post on the social platform X.
He added that he admires Trumps commitment to the peace through strength approach in global affairs.
This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer, the Ukrainian leader continued. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4976166-volodymyr-zelensky-donald-trump-2024-election-victory/
Joinfortmill
(16,622 posts)ananda
(30,933 posts)But yes, it's hopeless.
IronLionZion
(47,117 posts)and pull the US out of NATO
Silver Gaia
(4,913 posts)I thought WTF? Maybe they are just trying do do whatever they can to curry favor with flattery?
Polybius
(18,360 posts)Trump loves flattery, so it may just work.
Lulu KC
(5,015 posts)A word that sounds completely antiquated. A relic word.
SupportSanity
(1,168 posts)And they will be bringing their long range missiles with them.
This is what a leader should say. He is brave.
My heart goes out to him.
Irish_Dem
(59,696 posts)The best he can do is plead for his life and some minimal favorable terms.
Marcuse
(8,050 posts)Ukraine = Afghanistan
Taliban = Russia
Trump = Trump
"Europe, you're on your own.
bluestarone
(18,405 posts)What just happened.