Following a confrontational meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky is working to mend U.S. ties as Trump fluctuates in his support for Ukraine. The latest Russian missile and drone attacks prompted Trump to threaten sanctions against Russia, though he quickly reverted, suggesting Putin holds the advantage. Amid this political instability, Trump's team is engaging with Zelensky's rivals, raising concerns about wartime elections violating Ukraine's constitution. This situation has incited frustration among Ukrainians towards the U.S. as they navigate ongoing conflict.
Zelensky, who has led Ukraine through more than three years of all-out war with Russia, is now facing one of the most politically perilous moments of his presidency.
Since the Oval Office blowup, Trump has postponed signing a mineral deal with Kyiv, paused military support to its armed forces and further limited intelligence-sharing with its government.
The rare threat against Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Zelensky's outreach might be working. But hours later, Trump appeared to reverse course again.
His entourage, meanwhile, has used the opening to start conversations with Zelensky's domestic political rivals, a move that could undermine his leadership.
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