Zelenskiy-Putin Compete For Trump’s Favor As Ukraine Strategy Shifts

Following Donald Trump’s election, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin quickly sought influence with him over the Ukraine conflict. Zelenskiy called for a “fair ending” to the war, warning against a hasty peace. Putin, congratulating Trump, noted Trump’s intent to mend U.S.-Russia relations, potentially impacting years of Western support for Ukraine’s defense.