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Ukraine is establishing ties with Trump's team: Zelensky confirmed that Yermak is preparing for a visit to the United States.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that efforts are underway to establish connections with Donald Trump's team, who has emerged victorious in the U.S. elections. Specifically, the president acknowledged the upcoming visit of Andriy Yermak, the head of the President's Office, to the United States. Additionally, the president stated that he does not take into account any unofficial voices that may be circulating in the media.
Украина устанавливает связи с командой Трампа: Зеленский подтвердил, что Ермак готовится к визиту в США.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, confirmed that the process of establishing connections with Donald Trump's team, who won the elections in the United States, is ongoing. Specifically, the head of state confirmed the information regarding the upcoming visit of the Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, to the United States. The president also noted that he does not acknowledge any unofficial voices that are being heard in the media.

Zelensky made this statement during a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as reported by a correspondent from Ukrinform.

"I have had contacts with Donald Trump. I only understand direct contacts between presidents. As for the team, they have their own connections. Any unofficial voices at this moment that are being heard in the media, I do not acknowledge. Regarding the process of establishing contact between our teams, I am confident it will happen. As for the trip (to the U.S. – ed.), the Head of the President's Office will go," Zelensky stated.

It’s worth noting that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen mentioned during the press conference in Kyiv that Denmark has already delivered six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Plans for further supplies remain unchanged.

Ukraine's Contacts with the New U.S. Administration

As reported by Informator, on November 6, Volodymyr Zelensky officially congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential elections in the United States. The Ukrainian leader referred to the principle of peace through strength, which Trump supports, as one that could bring about a just peace.

On November 7, Zelensky spoke on the phone with Trump. The Ukrainian leader described this conversation as "wonderful" and stated that he hopes for further cooperation.

Additionally, it's important to remember that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with then-presidential candidate from the Republican Party, Donald Trump, in New York at Trump Tower on September 27. Following the meeting, the two leaders held a joint briefing for journalists. During this, Zelensky stated that Ukraine needs a just peace, while Trump remarked that the war in Ukraine could be ended through a fair agreement. The American politician accepted Zelensky's invitation and promised to visit Ukraine.