Trump steps up criticism of Zelenskyy amid Ukraine tensions
What Happened
Trump said Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was“not a good guy for us to deal with” and claimed he does not genuinely want to reach a settlement with Russia. The remarks came in response to a question about Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. The comments follow an earlier escalation in which Trump publicly called for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy and criticised strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Reuters reported that Germany subsequently reaffirmed its support for the Ukrainian president.
Key Takeaways
The remarks underline a widening rift between Washington and Kyiv over how to end the Russia-Ukraine war and, in particular, Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.