Trump, Zelenskyy and Drop the Ball

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball Now’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.
Zelenskyy warns allies not to ‘drop the ball’ on war support
(TNS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a plea to press on with support for his war effort 11 days before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged a swift end to the fighting.
Zelenskyy urges allies not to drop the ball ahead of Trump's return
The Ukrainian president implored representatives from roughly 50 nations to maintain their military support for his country’s nearly three-year war with Russia.
With Trump Arriving, Zelenskyy Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball Now’
His comments came at the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which first convened in the early weeks of the war to discuss Ukraine’s needs.
Zelensky Says Allies Will Have To Cooperate More Once Trump Takes Office
Ukraine's allies will have to cooperate more once US president-elect Donald Trump enters office, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, adding that the incoming administration would bring "new opportunities".
Zelensky challenges NATO's stance amid Trump's comments
President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on Donald Trump's statement, in which he expressed he "could understand the feelings" of Russia and Putin regarding the prospect of Ukraine joining NATO. As reported by Interfax-Ukraine,

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