President Zelenskyy vehemently rejected Donald Trump’s assertion that Ukraine initiated the war with Russia, calling it disinformation originating from Russia and emphasizing Ukraine’s unwavering stance against concessions. He dismissed Trump’s low approval rating claim, citing a recent poll showing significantly higher support. Zelenskyy also affirmed the Ukrainian army’s resilience and rejected any suggestion of replacing him during the ongoing conflict, underscoring the Ukrainian people’s unified opposition to Russian demands. Furthermore, he refuted Trump’s implication of a potential deal to avert the war, stating that Ukraine is not for sale and that any negotiations must involve Ukraine directly.
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Following high-level U.S.-Russia talks, Trump publicly blamed Ukraine for the war with Russia, calling Zelenskyy grossly incompetent and claiming his approval rating is only 4 percent. Zelenskyy swiftly refuted these claims, citing a recent poll showing his approval rating at 57 percent and attributing Trump’s figure to Russian disinformation. He offered full transparency to Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, visiting Kyiv, even suggesting Kellogg directly poll Ukrainian citizens on their opinions.
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Zelenskyy postponed his previously scheduled visit to avoid coinciding with the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, held on February 18th, emphasizing Ukraine’s exclusion from these discussions. The nearly five-hour meeting between U.S. and Russian foreign ministers resulted in agreements to restore embassy staffing and establish missions focused on peace negotiations. However, reports of a potential three-stage peace plan, including Ukrainian elections, were met with Zelenskyy’s firm rejection of any Russian ultimatums. Ukraine’s position remains that no decisions regarding the war can be made without its direct involvement.
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Trump’s assertion that Zelenskyy is responsible for starting the Ukraine war and his labeling of the Ukrainian president as “incompetent” is deeply troubling. It demonstrates a profound misunderstanding of the conflict’s origins and a shocking disregard for the reality on the ground. The sheer audacity of such a statement, coming from someone who has spent hours in private conversations with Putin, is particularly alarming.
This claim flies in the face of overwhelming evidence that Russia initiated the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. To suggest otherwise is not only inaccurate but actively promotes Russian propaganda, a pattern that has become increasingly disturbing throughout Trump’s public pronouncements.… Continue reading
In remarks made Tuesday, Donald Trump asserted that Ukraine bears responsibility for the ongoing conflict with Russia, suggesting a pre-invasion deal could have prevented the war. He criticized President Zelenskyy for not being included in recent US-Russia talks, claiming he could have brokered a deal preserving Ukrainian territory and preventing casualties. Trump further criticized Zelenskyy’s leadership and suggested Ukraine hold new elections as a potential peace measure. These statements follow Trump’s previous pronouncements supporting Russia and downplaying Ukraine’s defense.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia sought Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s inclusion in US-Russia talks held in Riyadh on February 18th. However, both the US and Russian delegations refused this, preferring a bilateral meeting. Subsequently, Zelenskyy postponed his planned Saudi Arabia visit, citing the exclusion as a surprise. Following the meeting, the US and Russia reported progress on addressing obstacles to bilateral relations and establishing high-level negotiating groups on the Ukraine conflict.
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Following a US-Russia meeting in Riyadh, Ukraine expressed strong disapproval, with President Zelenskyy rejecting any Russian ultimatums and postponing a planned visit to Saudi Arabia. The talks, occurring amidst a fresh Russian drone attack on Ukraine, prompted accusations that decisions regarding Ukraine were made without its input. Kyiv voiced concerns that the discussions were improperly prepared and amounted to a forum for further Russian demands, fearing a repeat of past agreements violated by Russia. Ukraine emphasized its commitment to regaining all occupied territories and dismissed the possibility of compromise.
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Following a meeting between US and Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern, noting the discussions mirrored Russia’s initial invasion demands: demilitarization, territorial concessions, and regime change in Ukraine. Zelenskyy highlighted the parallel between these negotiations and Russia’s previous ultimatums, questioning why such concessions would now be considered. He emphasized that initial international support for Ukraine only materialized after the failure of Russia’s initial offensive, highlighting the absence of Ukrainian participation in the Saudi Arabian talks.
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U.S. and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine, marking the first high-level meeting since the invasion began. While Russian officials described the discussions as “serious,” no significant breakthroughs were announced, with disagreements remaining on core issues. Ukraine’s exclusion from these talks sparked concern among European leaders and President Zelenskyy, who reiterated Ukraine’s refusal to accept any peace deal negotiated without its involvement. Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov ruled out territorial concessions to Ukraine.
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In a recent interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the United States for its conciliatory approach towards Russia, accusing it of prioritizing a swift resolution over Ukrainian interests. He rejected any peace deal involving territorial concessions to Russia, emphasizing Ukraine’s determination to reclaim all seized lands. Zelensky further highlighted Europe’s military weakness, expressing concern about its reliance on the US for security. His statements come amidst ongoing discussions among European leaders regarding the conflict.
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