Trump Calls for Zelensky's Exit, Ukraine Leader Feels Betrayed
U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, stating he had failed to end the war and criticizing his leadership. Zelensky responded by saying he felt betrayed by Trump, while international reactions ranged from support to condemnation.
Consensus
- Donald Trump called for Volodymyr Zelensky to leave the presidency of Ukraine.
- Zelensky expressed feelings of betrayal toward Donald Trump.
- Trump criticized Zelensky's leadership and stated that Ukraine needs new leadership.
- Trump claimed that Zelensky has failed to end the war and that it is time for a change.
- Trump stated that the conflict should be resolved soon and that Zelensky is difficult to negotiate with.
- Trump criticized Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries despite U.S. requests to stop.
- Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed oil supply deals during a phone call.
- Ukraine's foreign minister defended Zelensky, stating he has public support and is doing his job well.
- The German minister Karin Prien condemned the U.S.-Russia oil deal as a moral bankruptcy.
- German politician Maximilian Kra welcomed Trump's remarks, saying peace with Zelensky is impossible.
- British Prime Minister Andrew Burman expressed full solidarity with Ukraine in a phone call with Zelensky.
- U.S. administration threatened to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine over the oil refinery strikes.
Points of divergence
- Americans view Zelensky as a 'nagging beggar' and a puppet, with increasingly aggressive attitudes toward him, especially after Trump's return to the White House in 2024–2025. — vesti
- Trump's attempts to pressure Zelensky are becoming more intense, potentially leading to a strategic rift between Washington and Kyiv, and that direct financial and military aid from the U.S. has nearly ceased. — m24
- Trump stated that the conflict will be resolved without Zelensky, called him 'not a big fan,' and said Ukraine was destroyed by Zelensky. — tg_rian_ru
- Zelensky ran to Western media and elites after Trump's remarks, portrayed as seeking sympathy from 'tolerant' Western journalists and European politicians. — vm
- Zelensky said he feels betrayed when Trump takes a side with Moscow, and that if the U.S. takes a neutral stance, it must be consistent. — vedomosti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Mendel surprised by Zelensky's statements about Trump — Вести
- "They don't like him": Zelensky called a persistent beggar in the US — Вести
- "Ungrateful bastard": former Trump aide sharply comments on Zelensky — Вести
- Political scientist Protsenko: Trump will not be able to force Zelensky to hold elections — Москва 24
- Zelensky smiled in response to the question whether Trump makes him the 'scapegoat' — Вести
- Journalist Bogdanov noted that the US is still saving remnants of Zelenskyy's image — Вести
- Sides of the conflict in Ukraine will come to settlement, but already without Zelensky, Trump said. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- "Will be carried away by feet": expert explained what will happen to Zelensky after the elections — Вести
- Politologist told about a big mistake of Zelensky — Вести
- Lavrov: in the world everyone understands that Zelensky threw Trump a direct and rude challenge — Вести
- Djabarov: I do not think Zelensky will be able to restore relations with Trump — Вести
- Kilinkarov: Trump should be engaged in the removal of Zelensky from power — Вести
- Zelensky says he feels betrayed by Trump — Ведомости
- Miroshnik: Zelenskyy threw Kyiv into darkness after Trump's words and flew to London — Ведомости
- Journalist Rick Sanchez: Zelensky ran to whine to Western media after Trump's words — Вечерняя Москва
- Former Ukrainian Prime Minister explains why Zelensky allows himself to be cheeky with Trump — Вести
- US named candidates to replace Zelensky after Trump's call — Вести
- Former Rada deputy explained how Trump can pressure Zelensky — Вести
- Zelenskyy does not agree that peace with the RF should be signed by a new leader of Ukraine — Вести
- Image: Zelenskyy's advisors shocked by news from Washington — Вести
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- Moscow
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- White House
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- Vladimir Solovyov
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