Zelenskyy Rebukes Trump Over Ukraine War Comments

Zelenskyy Denounces Russian Disinformation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for suggesting that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. He stated that Trump is influenced by Russian disinformation and urged his team to seek the truth about Ukraine.

Rejection of Low Approval Rating Claims

Zelenskyy refuted Trump’s claim that his approval rating is as low as 4%, calling it a false narrative pushed by Russia. He insisted that efforts to replace him as Ukraine’s leader would not succeed.

U.S. Aid and Security Talks

Zelenskyy detailed the support Ukraine has received from the U.S., including $67 billion in weapons and $31.5 billion in budget assistance. He dismissed American demands for $500 billion in mineral rights in exchange for security guarantees, stating that he would not “sell his country.”

U.S. Policy Shift on Ukraine and Russia

Less than a month into his presidency, Trump has altered the U.S. stance on Ukraine and Russia, engaging directly with Moscow and sidelining Ukraine and European allies in discussions about ending the war. His policy shift has caused friction with European nations, which continue to impose sanctions on Russia.

Praise from Russia and Pushback from Europe

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Trump for blaming Ukraine’s NATO aspirations as a key factor in the war. European leaders, however, rejected this view, with France openly questioning Trump’s logic. Meanwhile, the European Union approved a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s economy.

“Zelenskyy Rebukes Trump Over Ukraine War Comments”