Zelensky says war will 'end sooner' with Trump as president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the war with Russia will end "sooner" if Donald Trump becomes U.S. president again.

In a recent interview, Zelensky stated that his conversation with Trump after his election victory was "constructive," though he did not specify any demands from Trump regarding talks with Russia.

Trump has consistently prioritized ending the war, questioning the costs of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine must pursue diplomatic solutions to end the conflict next year.

Despite past tensions, Trump and Zelensky have maintained that their relationship is positive, with Trump promising a quick resolution to the war.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who spoke with Trump post-election, noted that Trump has a more "nuanced" view of the war than many assume.