"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and strengthen our cooperation. Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is essential for the world and for a just peace," Zelensky added.Former President Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 handily defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump now becomes president-elect and will be inaugurated into office on Jan. 20, 2025.Neither Zelensky nor Trump provided additional details on the call. Trump has continuously criticized the Ukrainian president while on the campaign trail. Trump previously laid the blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Zelensky and Biden without mentioning Putin, and has referred to Zelensky as a "salesman" for securing what Trump deemed too much military aid.Earlier on Nov. 6, immediately following the election results, Zelensky congratulated Trump on social media, voicing hopes for "strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.
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