Trump Accuses Zelenskyy of Prolonging War as Russia Pounds Ukraine's Power Grid
Trump defended sanctions relief as Russia’s overnight barrage left more than 500,000 people in Ukraine without power, heat or water, officials said.
- President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war, citing Ukraine's launch of more than 1,000 drones at Petersburg in one of the largest aerial attacks of the nearly five-year conflict.
- Trump defended his Friday decision to waive sanctions on Russia, claiming Zelenskyy targets diesel refineries to hurt world markets; diesel now costs $6.51 per gallon in the United States, compared to $3.89 last year.
- Russia retaliated on Monday, firing 16 ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones across Ukraine, killing three people and damaging 10 energy facilities in Kyiv that left more than half a million without power.
- Zelenskyy pushed back on social media, stating Ukraine "never wanted this war" and criticizing partners for providing no early warning before the Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
- Sen. Thom Tillis called the sanctions waiver "beyond irresponsible," as bipartisan criticism mounts over potential loss of crucial United States support for Ukraine amid the escalating conflict.
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The Independent (US)Trump claims Zelensky ‘never wanted to end war’ as rift deepens with Kyiv
Relations worsened after Trump said he would import Russian fuel and dropped planned sanctions on Moscow
Trump slams Zelenskyy, accuses him of prolonging Russia war after Kyiv launches one of biggest drone strike in Moscow
Trump accused Zelenskyy of prolonging the war and defended his Russia sanctions waiver, citing peace talks. Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys amid strained ties and criticised the diesel deal with Moscow, saying it would fund Putin’s war. Their dispute has raised questions over future US aid to Ukraine
The Kremlin hawks are reveling in the public rift between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky - after a week in which the Ukrainian president lost a lot but was favorable for Russia. However, in Moscow the champagne is not yet opened.
US President Donald Trump again accused Vladimir Zelensky of unwillingness to end the war and tried to justify why he tightened sanctions against Russia.
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