US EditionTrump dismisses Russia questioning Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Trump dismisses Russia's refusal to negotiate with Zelensky as tactical posturing and continues advocating for peace talks despite ongoing conflict and stalled progress.
- On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump dismissed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's claim that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is an illegitimate leader as mere posturing.
- This dismissal followed Lavrov’s August 22 NBC interview, where he called Zelenskyy the ‘de facto head of the regime’ but questioned his authority to sign peace documents amid unresolved sovereignty and term legitimacy issues.
- Trump made these remarks during a White House Cabinet meeting, emphasizing that ‘everybody’s posturing’ and stating, ‘It doesn’t matter what they say,’ while continuing to push for peace talks between Putin and Zelenskyy.
- Trump also warned of possible economic sanctions and an economic war that would be ‘bad for Russia’ if Putin did not agree to a ceasefire, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts after his meetings with both leaders in mid-August.
- The incident highlights persistent diplomatic challenges, as Russia delays confirming bilateral talks, while Ukraine’s constitutional provisions and wartime conditions complicate Zelenskyy's legitimacy and peace negotiations.
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