Zelensky believes Ukraine war could end sooner with Trump as president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the war with Russia could end sooner if Donald Trump becomes U.S. president. Zelensky stated that he aims for a diplomatic resolution by next year, emphasizing the need for a meeting with Trump. Trump has claimed he could resolve the conflict "within a day" after taking office, but has not detailed how. Recently, he warned Zelensky against escalating the war and spoke with him by phone. Zelensky noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in a peace deal, despite Moscow's ambassador suggesting negotiations could occur if initiated by Trump. Zelensky insists peace requires the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine.