Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to continue to provide long-term military support to his embattled country, once Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Speaking at a summit in Germany, Zelenskyy acknowledged that Trump’s imminent second presidency was likely to bring dramatic changes. “It’s clear that a new chapter starts for Europe and the entire world just 11 days from now,” the Ukrainian president said.