**Ukrainian President Zelensky Claims Putin Fears Trump**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprising claim during a meeting with US and French leaders in Paris. He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin fears only two people: Donald Trump and China.
The meeting took place on December 7th, with Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron also attending. Zelenskyy revealed his thoughts on X on December 10th, saying “I told President Trump that Putin fears only him and, perhaps, China.”
**Trump’s Return to White House Raises Questions**
This comes at a critical time for Ukraine, as Trump is expected to return to the White House in January. This raises questions about future US support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy’s strategy appears to be engaging with Trump by emphasizing a “peace through strength” approach to the ongoing Russian invasion. He wants to show that he is willing to make tough decisions to achieve peace.
**Trump Wants to End War**
After the meeting, Trump said that Zelenskyy is ready to “make a deal and stop the madness”. Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that continued warfare could escalate into something much bigger and worse.
Zelenskyy agrees that the war cannot be ended simply by signing a piece of paper. He emphasized the need for concrete guarantees to ensure peace is maintained.
**Ukraine Open to Foreign Troops**
The Ukrainian president also said that Ukraine is open to considering French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to station foreign troops on Ukrainian territory until the country gains NATO membership.
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