election will mean for allied support for Ukraine and European security. There are fears the new U.S. president might reduce support for Ukraine and seek a deal with the Kremlin at the cost of Ukraine's concessions.Reminding his recent phone call with Trump, Zelensky admitted uncertainty about the U.S.'s future actions but voiced hope for a "stronger America" that Europe needs."There should be no illusions that a just peace can be bought by showing weakness," Zelensky said. "Peace is a reward only for the strong."Ukrainian officials have sought to put a positive spin on Trump's victory, voicing hopes for a new vigor in Washington's decision-making and invoking memories of a former U.S. Republican president known for hawkish stance on Moscow, Ronald Reagan."Since the July summit of the European Political Community in Great Britain, there has been much talk about giving in to Putin, retreating, and making some 'concessions,'" the president noted.

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