Zelenskyy: Trump is trying to make Ukraine surrender
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of attempting to pressure Ukraine into surrendering. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zelenskyy states that he does not want to believe the U.S. seeks a swift end to the war at Ukraine’s expense.
“But that is how it looks.”
He further notes that Donald Trump appears to have a good relationship with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and that Ukraine had offered to stop attacking Russian diesel facilities in exchange for more Patriot missile systems from the U.S.—an offer the White House reportedly rejected.
Analysis: Zelenskyy held back his anger—now it’s coming out
Zelenskyy’s public criticism of Donald Trump carries risks for Ukraine, several contributors write in an analysis for Reuters.
They point out that the past week has strained U.S.-Ukrainian relations, citing harsh remarks from Trump directed at Zelenskyy, as well as the U.S. easing of sanctions against Russia. If the rift widens, Trump could potentially withdraw military support, the authors suggest.
Regarding Zelenskyy’s response to Trump, Brett Bruen of the consulting firm Global Situation Room notes that Zelenskyy may be banking on a shift in power within the House of Representatives and the Senate. Such a change would make it more difficult for Trump to ease sanctions or reduce support for Ukraine.
Ingmar Nevéus, writing for *Dagens Nyheter* (DN), observes that Trump has become “so openly pro-Putin that it is no longer possible to turn a blind eye.” While Zelenskyy previously felt compelled to maintain a balanced stance, he is now openly critical of Trump, Nevéus writes.
“Zelenskyy seems to be unleashing an anger he has kept bottled up for a long time.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of attempting to pressure Ukraine into surrendering. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zelenskyy states that he does not want to believe the U.S. seeks a swift end to the war at Ukraine’s expense.
“But that is how it looks.”
He further notes that Donald Trump appears to have a good relationship with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and that Ukraine had offered to stop attacking Russian diesel facilities in exchange for more Patriot missile systems from the U.S.—an offer the White House reportedly rejected.
Analysis: Zelenskyy held back his anger—now it’s coming out
Zelenskyy’s public criticism of Donald Trump carries risks for Ukraine, several contributors write in an analysis for Reuters.
They point out that the past week has strained U.S.-Ukrainian relations, citing harsh remarks from Trump directed at Zelenskyy, as well as the U.S. easing of sanctions against Russia. If the rift widens, Trump could potentially withdraw military support, the authors suggest.
Regarding Zelenskyy’s response to Trump, Brett Bruen of the consulting firm Global Situation Room notes that Zelenskyy may be banking on a shift in power within the House of Representatives and the Senate. Such a change would make it more difficult for Trump to ease sanctions or reduce support for Ukraine.
Ingmar Nevéus, writing for *Dagens Nyheter* (DN), observes that Trump has become “so openly pro-Putin that it is no longer possible to turn a blind eye.” While Zelenskyy previously felt compelled to maintain a balanced stance, he is now openly critical of Trump, Nevéus writes.
“Zelenskyy seems to be unleashing an anger he has kept bottled up for a long time.”
Sources: Trump has been complaining to Zelenskyy for weeks
According to the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump has spent several weeks criticizing Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
This dissatisfaction was reportedly expressed directly during conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the newspaper’s sources, the White House links these attacks to high fuel prices—a key issue in the U.S. midterm elections this November.
Ukraine has reportedly suggested that the attacks could cease if Russia stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, or if the U.S. provides additional Patriot missile systems.
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