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Trump was not convinced by Zelensky's Russia evidence: "I'll ask Putin about it"

Ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump in Washington today, there are signs that some in the Maga circle have become more positive about Ukraine. Maga profile Laura Loomer suddenly changed her mind about Ukraine this week after a visit to the country and Vice President JD Vance recently praised the country's defense, writes Politico.

But far from everyone is convinced. During the trip to the United States, the Ukrainian president therefore wants to convince more Republicans.

According to sources to the political site, Zelensky has a handful of arguments with him, including increasing evidence that Russia supports Iran in the Middle East. It may go down well in Maga circles.

However, Trump himself was not convinced when he was asked about Zelensky's claims yesterday.

- Well, we'll see if it's true. I'll ask Putin about it, said Trump.

Experts: The presidents have better chemistry now

Several experts the New York Times spoke to believe that the relationship between Volodymyr Zelenskyj and Donald Trump is better than it has been in a long time ahead of the two presidents' meeting today.

- I notice that they have better chemistry now, says Volodymyr Dubovyk, director of the Center for International Studies at the University of Odessa.

One reason may be the Ukrainian successes in the war, which according to the New York Times "exudes the kind of strength that Trump appreciates".

The two leaders have not always parted as friends when they have met before. During a disastrous meeting in the spring of 2025, Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelenskyj in front of television cameras. The Ukrainian president should make concessions to Putin to end the war - and show more gratitude to the United States, was the message at the time.