Recent remarks by President Trump labeling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a dictator have sparked outrage among Ukrainian New Yorkers, particularly those with ties to the former Soviet Union. The backlash was intensified by Trump and Vice President Vance criticizing Zelenskyy for insufficient gratitude towards U.S. support, despite Zelenskyy's numerous public acknowledgments. Local politicians, like Assemblyman Michael Novakhov, have voiced their disagreement, pointing out that the true aggressor is Russia, not Ukraine, and reaffirming support for Zelenskyy amidst ongoing war negotiations.
The televised spat came just three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, adding to the dismay of many New Yorkers from the former Soviet Union.
Novakhov argues that unlike Putin, who initiated the war, Zelenskyy should not be called a dictator and deserves respect.
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