Sam Kiley: Zelensky sees his opportunity to beckon Donald Trump back into Ukraine’s corner

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reacts during the 'Europe in support of Ukraine' discussion at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Photo: AP

Sam Kiley
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Seizing the opportunity to drive a wedge between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s president has moved swiftly to usher the American president back towards his corner.

By respecting, vocally, Trump’s efforts to get a ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine has exposed Putin’s deep reluctance to agree to any lowering of hostilities until he can be sure of mangling Ukraine’s sovereignty.