President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has drawn inspiration from President Donald Trump’s successful mediation of the Gaza peace agreement, hoping it can serve as a model for ending the war with Russia. Zelensky characterized his recent phone call with Trump as ‘very positive and productive,’ conveying congratulations for the Middle East breakthrough.
In a public statement, Zelensky celebrated the Gaza deal as an ‘outstanding achievement.’ He articulated a clear belief that diplomatic successes in one part of the world can be replicated elsewhere. ‘If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well, including the Russian war,’ he remarked. During the call, Zelensky updated Trump on Russia’s ongoing attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and conveyed his gratitude for Trump’s consistent support.
The conversation reportedly involved exploring new strategies to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. Zelensky indicated that actionable proposals and strong concepts are available for strengthening Ukraine’s security. He emphasized that forcing Russia into meaningful diplomatic engagement is essential, and that this can be achieved by projecting strength. Zelensky concluded by thanking President Trump, underscoring a shared objective of achieving peace through robust diplomatic engagement.