- Zelensky rebukes Trump for spreading disinformation about the Ukraine-Russia war.
- US and Russia hold high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, excluding Ukraine from negotiations.
- Trump suggests US aid to Ukraine should come in exchange for access to rare minerals.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Ukraine started the war with Russia, calling them misinformation.
In a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelensky expressed disappointment in Trump’s statements, emphasising that Ukraine must be involved in any negotiations to end the war.
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He criticised Trump’s approach, saying, “Unfortunately, President Trump lives in this disinformation space.”
Trump’s stance on the war has raised concerns in Kyiv and among its allies. He has signaled a desire for a swift resolution, even at the cost of Ukrainian territorial losses, and has echoed Kremlin narratives by suggesting Ukraine and NATO share responsibility for the conflict.
Beyond rhetoric, Trump’s actions have also drawn scrutiny. He held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before reaching out to Zelensky, fueling concerns about his alignment with Moscow.
Additionally, high-level U.S.-Russia talks took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without Ukraine’s participation—an exclusion Zelensky called a boost for Putin.
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Under the Biden administration, the U.S. was a key supporter of Ukraine, providing billions in military aid.
However, Trump has signaled that future support would come with conditions. He has suggested the U.S. should gain access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for aid—an idea Zelensky firmly rejected, stating, “I cannot sell our state.”
