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Business InsiderJul 27
Zelenskyy: Working With Trump Would be 'Hard Work'
Above: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, (L) during the first plenary session at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on July 18, 2024 in Woodstock, England. Image copyright: Kin Cheung/WPA Pool/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that working with former US Pres. Donald Trump, if he were to be re-elected, would be "hard work, but we are hard workers," in an interview with the BBC.
Zelenskyy sat down with the British outlet as he and upwards of 40 European leaders visited the UK for the annual European Political Community summit on Thursday.
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Should Trump be elected president of the US, that may mean some difficulties for Ukraine. But with the US being Ukraine's biggest supporter, Kyiv would certainly work with Trump to make him understand the difficulties for Ukraine and why American support is so important.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia has seen these types of comments from Trump in the past. While Russia welcomes the idea of a negotiated settlement, this is a complicated conflict and these comments are unrealistic. No one can simply end it in the space of 24 hours.
Republican narrative
Under Biden's weak leadership, numerous wars have broken out. This simply wouldn't have happened under Trump and, if elected president, he'll be able to solve a number of these crises — including the Russia-Ukraine war — with a few phone calls.
Democratic narrative
The Trump-Vance presidential ticket is alarming when it comes to Ukraine. Both Trump and Vance are likely to curtail support to Kyiv, weaken NATO, and even dangerously bolster ties with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin. A Democratic presidency is essential for supporting Ukraine on the world stage.