Zelensky urges Trump to support Ukraine as Kremlin remains cautious after US election results
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House and urged him to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia. Zelensky expressed hope for a "just peace" under Trump's leadership. The Kremlin responded cautiously to Trump's victory, stating it has "no illusions" about the new president. A spokesman emphasized that the U.S. remains an "unfriendly" nation involved in the conflict. In a separate development, Ukraine reported its first clashes with North Korean troops in Kursk, according to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.