Trump denounces Zelensky as a 'dictator' warning him to move fast to secure peace

In a recent exchange, US President Donald Trump labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator without elections" and cautioned him to act swiftly to secure peace for Ukraine, implying that failure to do so could jeopardize the country's sovereignty. This statement came in response to Zelensky's earlier defense against Trump’s claims about Ukraine’s role in sparking the 2022 Russian invasion, accusing Trump of falling for Russian disinformation. Concurrently, US and European officials hint at advancing discussions on sanctions against Russia, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.

Trump denounced Zelensky as "a dictator without elections," urging him to secure peace quickly, or risk losing his country amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Following Trump's remarks, Zelensky accused him of being trapped in a Russian disinformation bubble, refuting claims of Ukraine's responsibility for the 2022 invasion.

Read at Irish Independent