Musk’s surprise participation in the conversation was first reported by Axioshints at the extent of the influence the richest person in the world, who emerged as a close and strong ally of Trump in the period before his election victory, has on the new administration.
Musk has been floated as a potential nominee for a Cabinet position under Trump, and the president-elect has described his fellow billionaire as — if nothing more formal — an actual billionaire. “Cost-cutting secretary.”
Also surprising is the fact that according to Axios’ sources, Zelensky was reassured by the call, which lasted about 25 minutes. This “did not leave Zelensky feeling hopeless,” one source said.
Trump has been critical of the amount of US military and financial support for the war effort in Ukraine, and has repeatedly pledged that he, as president, would quickly end the conflict.
At various stages of the election campaign, Trump claimed that he would end the war that has been going on for nearly three years “within 24 hours” or Before his inauguration next January.
“It’s a war that craves settlement. I’m going to settle it even before I’m president,” Trump said, touting his closeness to Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his debate against Kamala Harris in September. “If I win, when I become president-elect and then “What I’ll do is I’ll talk to one, I’ll talk to the other, and I’ll bring them together.”
He has not publicly shared any further details about his plan to end the war.
Zelensky He confirmed ThursdayAfter the call with Trump and Musk, he did not yet know any details about the plan either.
Although he said he believed Trump wanted to end the war quickly, Zelensky was skeptical that this could be achieved without making major concessions to his country.
“If it happens quickly, it means losses for Ukraine. I don’t understand yet how it could be any other way. Maybe we don’t know anything, we don’t see.”
Zelensky had previously shared news on X about his call with Trump on Wednesday, though he did not mention Musk’s appearance.
“I had an excellent call with President @realDonaldTrump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory – his tremendous campaign made this result possible. I complimented his family and team on their amazing work.” books. “We agreed to maintain a close dialogue and strengthen our cooperation. Strong and steady American leadership is vital to the world and a just peace.
