July 20th 2024.
Recently, there was a noteworthy phone call that took place between former president Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Trump, it was a very positive conversation that occurred just yesterday. This particular call is significant because it marks the first time the two leaders have spoken since Trump left the White House. It also comes on the heels of Trump accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president, which happened just the day before.
As the two leaders have had a complicated relationship in the past, many are curious to see what this conversation may mean for the future. There is some speculation about Trump's potential policy towards the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war if he were to be re-elected in November. People are eager to learn more about this as there have been concerns in Europe about how Trump would handle this delicate situation.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared some details about his conversation with Zelensky. He mentioned that the Ukrainian president had congratulated him on his successful Republican National Convention and becoming the Republican nominee for President of the United States. Trump also highlighted how Zelensky condemned the recent assassination attempt against him and expressed his appreciation for the American people coming together during these trying times.
Continuing to speak about his plans as the next President of the United States, Trump stated that he will work towards bringing peace to the world and ending the devastating war in Ukraine. He believes that through negotiation and cooperation, both sides will be able to reach a fair and lasting resolution.
Zelensky also shared his thoughts on the phone call in a post on X. He congratulated Trump on his nomination and condemned the shocking assassination attempt that took place in Pennsylvania. Zelensky wished Trump strength and safety in the future and noted the important bipartisan and bicameral support for Ukraine's freedom and independence. He also mentioned that he and Trump have agreed to discuss potential steps towards achieving lasting peace at a personal meeting.
There has been much speculation about how Trump would handle the Russia-Ukraine war, especially since he has claimed in the past that he could easily settle it in a day. However, there is still uncertainty about his actual approach. During a recent CNN presidential debate, Trump expressed that Putin's terms for an agreement were not acceptable, as they included Ukraine giving up four of its territories currently occupied by Russia. On the other hand, Trump and his allies have also criticized the provision of US military aid to Ukraine.
Trump's stance on NATO defense spending has also been a topic of discussion. In fact, he has been quite vocal about his criticisms in this regard. Back in February, he even mentioned that he would support Russia doing whatever they wanted to any NATO member country that did not meet the defense spending guidelines. This statement caused concern among leaders in both Washington and Europe.
The history between Trump and Zelensky also adds an interesting dynamic to their recent conversation. Nearly five years ago, Trump had urged Zelensky to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter, on a call just before the 2020 election. This phone call, which Trump refers to as "perfect", ultimately led to his first impeachment.
In light of a potential return to the White House for Trump, European diplomats have been putting measures in place to protect NATO and ensure continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, as reported by CNN. During Zelensky's recent visit to the US, he even mentioned that everyone is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the November election, including Putin. He also acknowledged that Biden and Trump may have different approaches, but they both support democracy, which is why he believes Putin may dislike both of them.
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