Zelensky says congratulated Trump in 'excellent' call

Zelensky praised Trump's family and team for their great work.

Volodymyr Zelensky called US President elect Donald Trump on Nov 6. / AP

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in an "excellent" call on Wednesday, after the Republican swept to victory in the US election.

"I had an excellent call with President @realDonaldTrump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory," Zelensky posted on social media platform X. "We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering US leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace."

I had an excellent call with President @realDonaldTrump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory—his tremendous campaign made this result possible. I praised his family and team for their great work.

We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 6, 2024

For us in Ukraine, and all across Europe, it has always been crucial to hear the words of the then 45th President of the United States about “peace through strength.”

When this principle becomes the policy of the 47th President, both America and the entire world will undoubtedly… pic.twitter.com/qVWkLLejwd
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 6, 2024