Former US President Donald Trump may not fully comprehend the situation unfolding in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In an exclusive interview with BBC in London, Zelensky expressed his willingness to work with whoever is in power in Washington and bring Trump up to speed if he returns to the White House in 2024.
Zelensky’s claim about Trump’s lack of understanding of Ukraine’s situation was made last year when he admitted to being afraid of a possible return of Trump before urging for more American-made Patriot missile systems. He expressed concern about Trump’s potential reaction if Russia had invaded during his presidency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised the response of the Biden administration, which has consistently provided billions of dollars worth of weapons aid to Ukraine since Moscow’s invasion began.
Zelensky is in the UK to attend a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), where he delivered a speech on Thursday afternoon. The BBC notes that Zelensky had earlier met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has pledged support for Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and committed £3bn in aid for the country.
On Friday morning, President Zelensky will address a meeting of the UK cabinet in person – the first foreign leader to do so since U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1997.