WASHINGTON – In a significant phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former U.S. President Donald Trump promised to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia should he return to the White House. Trump expressed his intentions on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing his role in potentially bringing peace to the region.
According to Burkina Information Agency, he assured President Zelensky of his commitment to peace. "As your next president of the United States, I will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives," Trump declared. He frequently states his belief that he could quickly resolve the conflict in Ukraine, though he has yet to detail how he would achieve this.
The conversation also included congratulations from Zelensky to Trump following his official nomination as the Republican Party's presidential candidate. Zelensky highlighted on his X account the crucial support from both major U.S. political parties and Congress in safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty.
Trump's approach to foreign policy, particularly his commendation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and critiques of NATO member states, has stirred concerns among Ukraine’s allies. His past statements threatened to withdraw U.S. protection from Atlantic Alliance countries unless they increased their financial contributions, even suggesting encouragement of Russian aggression.
The former president's influence led to a temporary halt of a significant military aid package to Ukraine in Congress, amounting to $61 billion, which was eventually passed at the end of April. This aid package underscores the vital role the U.S. plays as Ukraine's primary military supporter, a relationship that could be at risk if Trump were reelected.
In his recent speech accepting the Republican nomination, Trump portrayed himself as a global peacemaker capable of resolving international crises with mere phone calls. He reiterated his ability to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which he claimed would not have occurred under his presidency. This assertion extends to other global conflicts, including the recent war in the Gaza Strip initiated by Hamas's attack on Israel.
Additionally, Zelensky condemned an assassination attempt against Trump in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the ongoing complex dynamics between the two leaders. Despite the challenges, Zelensky expressed confidence in potential cooperation with Trump should he be reelected, dismissing fears over the continuity of U.S. support.