Zelenskyy said they had “agreed to maintain a close dialogue and develop our co-operation”. He has been eager to court Trump to avoid being sidelined in any potential deal involving Russia. Just after the call,

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, while urging him to maintain the vital aid the U.S. has provided since the start of the war. During his campaign, the Republican candidate claimed he could swiftly bring an end to the conflict,