Volodymyr Zelenskyy has telephone conversation with Donald Trump

Zelenskyy announced this on Telegram.

"I spoke with Donald Trump. I congratulated him on his nomination from the Republican Party and condemned the horrific assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. I wished him strength and absolute security in the future," the president wrote. 

Zelenskyy noted that during the conversation, he emphasised the importance of bipartisan and bicameral support from the United States to protect Ukraine's freedom and independence. 

"Ukraine will always be grateful to the United States for its assistance in strengthening our ability to resist Russian terror. Russian attacks on our cities and villages continue every day," he said. 

Zelenskyy added that he had agreed to discuss steps that "can make the peace fair and truly lasting" during a personal meeting with Trump. 

• Earlier, Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado that Ukraine would find a solution if former President Donald Trump wins the US election.