US President Donald Trump has made his most direct attack yet on Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, labeling him a “dictator” in a social media post. The remark comes amid strained relations between the two countries and the US’ efforts to broker a peace deal with Russia.
Trump’s comments follow the US President’s recent initiative to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia, which has sparked tensions with Ukraine. In an all-but-final rejection of Ukraine’s participation in these talks, Trump warned Zelenskiy that if he fails to reach a deal with Russia, “he is not going to have a country left.” The move marks a significant shift in US policy towards Ukraine and raises concerns about the future of cooperation between the two nations.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/zelenskiy-says-trump-is-swallowing-russian-propaganda-on-ukraine