Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, expressed his determination to end the war in Ukraine next year with the help of Donald Trump, who is set to return as US President in January. Zelensky called for diplomatic means to end the war and stated that it would happen faster with the new team leading the White House. He also criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for opening 'Pandora's box' with his call to Vladimir Putin, which risked undermining efforts to isolate the Russian President. Scholz condemned the war in Ukraine during the call and called for peace talks and a withdrawal of troops.