US EditionTrump’s Rhetoric on Zelenskyy and Putin Reflects Evolving U.S. Approach to Ukraine Conflict
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Trump criticized Putin for prolonging the Ukraine war and shifted to support sending Patriot missiles amid rising civilian casualties, with 232 killed in June, the U.N. reported.
- President Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin evolved during his second term, reflecting shifting views amid the Ukraine conflict since January 20, 2025.
- The changing dynamics arose from Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 and escalating attacks on Kyiv, which triggered both criticism and conciliatory remarks from Trump.
- Trump initially praised Putin and claimed they had serious discussions to end the war, but later expressed disappointment with Putin amid intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
- Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with President Putin, having believed he was sincere, and acknowledged that the conflict in Ukraine is causing numerous casualties on both sides.
- This evolution in Trump’s stance suggests increasing frustration with Putin and a complex approach toward Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as the conflict’s human toll grows.
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