Key Points Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.′ commitment to its allies in Europe. Zelenskyy said President Donald Trump’s first act as president — the signing of a raft of executive orders on a raft of domestic issues — suggested his administration would not be overly concerned with Europe’s future. “Right now, all eyes are on Washington, but who’s actually watching Europe at the moment?” Zelenskyy asked the audience of business leaders and heads of state. China. “Right now, it’s not clear whether Europe will even have a seat at the table when the war against our country ends, and we see how much influence China has on Russia. We are deeply grateful to Europe for all the support it has given our country, but will President Trump listen to Europe or will he negotiate with Russia and China, without Europe?” he asked. President Trump has already mooted the possibility of a near-term meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he had cordial relations during his first term in office. By contrast, Trump has expressed more mixed feelings toward President Zelenskyy, calling him both “very honorable” and “the greatest salesman” in the past. Aware of their precarious position, Ukrainian officials have looked to ingratiate themselves with Trump since his electoral win, with Zelenksyy and his team saying they are optimistic they can work together toward peace in Ukraine. Congratulating Trump on his victory at the polls, Zelenskyy commented on the X social media platform that he appreciated Trump’s “commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs.” Maxim Timchenko, the chief executive of DTEK, the largest energy company in Ukraine, told CNBC’s Dan Murphy earlier on Tuesday that Ukraine needed a fair peace deal and said he believed Trump could help deliver that. “All Ukrainians want a resolution as much as any others, but it’s not just about a resolution, it’s about fairness, a just peace. It’s about something that can continue for many years rather than some break [in the war],” he said in Davos. “I trust President Trump, because we have common values in our countries and I’m confident that President Trump will protect these values, and we rebuild a new Ukraine, on these values.” Alluding to the often transactional nature of Trump’s foreign and trade policies, Timchenko said that there could be future cooperation with the U.S. on energy security and the eventual reconstruction of Ukraine.