Zelenskyy questions Trump’s insight on Ukraine crisis, anticipates "hard" collaboration

Former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to hold their first telephone conversation since Trump left the White House on July 19.

The call comes amid growing concerns in Europe about Trump’s potential policy towards the Ukraine conflict and aid to Kyiv should he win the upcoming presidential election, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

The timing of the phone call has been a topic of ongoing discussion, with sources indicating that the date has been subject to frequent changes. Trump has previously claimed that he could resolve the Ukraine conflict within a day if re-elected, though he has not detailed how he plans to achieve this.

In an interview with the BBC, Zelenskyy commented on Trump’s approach to the Ukraine crisis, suggesting that the former president may lack a clear understanding of the situation.

"Perhaps he really does not understand what is happening in Ukraine, so we must work with the United States," Zelenskyy stated, emphasizing the need for continued engagement with the US regardless of who is in office.

Zelenskyy also expressed reservations about working with a potential Trump administration, noting that such collaboration “will be hard”.

The upcoming conversation between Trump and Zelenskyy will likely be closely watched for any insights into the future direction of US-Ukraine relations.