In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator," intensifying the ongoing diplomatic friction between Washington and Kyiv. Trump criticized Zelenskyy's leadership, stating, "I love Ukraine, but Zelenskyy has done a terrible job; his country is shattered, and millions have unnecessarily died." He further warned, "Zelensky better move fast, or he is not going to have a country left."
These remarks were in response to Zelenskyy's earlier comments suggesting that President Trump was influenced by Russian disinformation. Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine's postponement of elections was due to martial law imposed after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, as the Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections under such conditions.
The exchange has drawn international attention, with various leaders and analysts weighing in on the implications of the heightened rhetoric between the U.S. and Ukrainian administrations.
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