Trump takes aim at Zelensky, suggests Ukraine ‘should never have started’ war with Russia
Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, seemingly blaming him for Russia's invasion and suggesting he should have made a deal to avoid the conflict. Trump expressed disappointment that Ukraine was upset about not being invited to recent talks, implying Zelensky should have resolved the situation earlier.
Trump's comments come amid a shift in Washington's stance towards Russia, including the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin before the end of the month. He also echoed a key Moscow demand, pressuring Zelensky to hold elections, further alarming European leaders already concerned about the changing dynamics of the conflict.
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Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, seemingly blaming him for Russia's invasion and suggesting he should have made a deal to avoid the conflict. Trump expressed disappointment that Ukraine was upset about not being invited to recent talks, implying Zelensky should have resolved the situation earlier.
Trump's comments come amid a shift in Washington's stance towards Russia, including the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin before the end of the month. He also echoed a key Moscow demand, pressuring Zelensky to hold elections, further alarming European leaders already concerned about the changing dynamics of the conflict.
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