In a video uploaded to Youtube by his office, Zelenskyy said: “As always, we certainly value the bipartisan support of the United States.”

“This year, we have already spoken with President Trump both by phone in July and in a face-to-face meeting in September; and those were good conversations.”

Referring to his plan for victory against Russia’s invading force, Zelenskyy added: “We talked about all the points of the Victory Plan. At the meeting in New York, as well as at meetings in Washington—in Congress and at the White House. On defense, on the economy, and on the future after the war—we have the potential for stronger cooperation.”

Trump has said on many occasions that he will seek an end to the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, triggering concerns that he will try to pressure Kyiv into ceding territory.

Zelenskyy described the results of Tuesday’s American election as “absolutely convincing,” saying: “A clear leadership of President Trump. I congratulate him on this victory.”

He added: “In general, it was extremely important for us in Ukraine and for all of Europe to consistently hear the words of the then-45th President of the United States about ‘peace through strength.’

“And if this becomes the policy principle of the 47th President of the United States, America and the whole world will undoubtedly benefit from it.”