Trump Zelensky tensions have escalated as former President Donald Trump fully embraces Russian narratives on Ukraine. His recent attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have shocked many, especially as Trump pursues peace talks that exclude Ukraine.
On Tuesday, Trump wrongly accused Ukraine of starting the war and echoed Russian demands for Zelensky to hold elections. These elections remain suspended due to martial law and ongoing Russian attacks. When Zelensky dismissed Trump’s remarks as disinformation, Trump escalated his criticism on Wednesday.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused Zelensky of refusing elections and claimed his approval ratings were plummeting. “A Dictator without Elections, Zelensky better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,” Trump wrote. He insisted that only he and his administration could negotiate an end to the war.
Trump’s claims align with Russian propaganda, which labels Zelensky illegitimate and seeks to replace him with a pro-Moscow leader. His shift against Ukraine marks a dramatic change in U.S. foreign policy, distancing America from its democratic allies while favoring authoritarians like Vladimir Putin.
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Trump’s stance follows high-level U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, where