Trump and Zelenskyy signal stronger ties after UN meeting: 'Better relations than before'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News anchor Bret Baier in an exclusive interview with "Special Report" that his relationship with President Donald Trump has grown closer, with more frequent communication and stronger alignment on how to handle the ongoing war with Russia.

Asked directly by Baier if his ties with Trump had improved, Zelenskyy said, "I think we have better relations than before. It’s good that we have often [had] phone calls and meetings, and the fact that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin was lying to President Trump so many times also made a difference between us."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answers questions during an exclusive appearance on Fox News’ "Special Report" with Bret Baier. (Fox News)

During the program, Baier read part of a Truth Social message where Trump said Ukraine, with European and NATO backing, could win back all its territory. Zelenskyy admitted the outlook surprised him, but called it encouraging.

"President Trump was more positive in it, and he showed that he wants to support Ukraine to the very end," Zelenskyy said. "I was very positive about signals from the side that Trump and America will be with us to the end of the war."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, speaks with Fox News anchor Bret Baier during an interview on "Special Report." (Fox News)

He added that Trump’s position has shifted to territorial concessions. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an exclusive interview on Fox News’ "Special Report w/Bret Baier." (Fox News)