“I’m not ashamed of any word that I said ... I didn’t want to offend anyone and I think and don’t see any problems regarding the results of the publication of the conversation,” TASS quoted Zelensky as saying.

He noted that he had found understanding with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after this conversation.

Zelensky also said that the publication of the transcript of his conversation with Trump undermines diplomatic relations.

In September, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of the Trump impeachment procedure because of his telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.