Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Tuesday about Kyiv’s relationship with Washington with Trump's latest turn, saying he believes support remains firm despite occasional surprises in messaging. Speaking in a Fox News interview, Zelenskiy said he was “surprised” by Trump’s earlier comments suggesting Ukraine could fully reclaim all Russian-occupied territory. He also expressed confidence that Trump’s influence could extend beyond Washington, arguing that Trump “can change” Chinese President Xi Jinping’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskiy emphasized that his working relationship with Trump is better than in the past and pointed to the latest remarks as evidence of a shared commitment. “I think Trump’s position has changed,” he said, signaling cautious optimism that U.S. policy would continue to align with Kyiv’s determination to restore its territorial integrity.