US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for complaining about being left out of talks between the US and Russia. Trump claimed Ukraine could have made a deal to avoid war and that Zelenskyy’s approval ratings are low.
The US-Russia talks, held in Saudi Arabia, excluded Ukraine, sparking criticism from Zelenskyy. Trump defended the talks, saying they were a step towards peace. However, European leaders have expressed concerns that Trump is giving too many concessions to Russia.
Trump hinted at a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the end of the month. He also suggested that European peacekeepers could be deployed to Ukraine if a deal is struck.
European officials have urged the US not to side with Moscow, warning that Russia will try to divide them. Kaja Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, tweeted that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved on Ukraine’s terms.
Zelenskyy had earlier criticized the US-Russia talks, saying efforts to end the war must be “fair” and involve European countries. Trump’s comments have sparked a heated debate, with some criticizing his approach to the Ukraine conflict.
Diplomacy is tricky—let’s see how both sides handle this situation.