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Washington: Trump is reportedly “very frustrated” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, highlighting a growing divide between the Trump administration and Kyiv. During a recent briefing, Waltz noted that Trump’s primary goal is to end the ongoing conflict, which he described as reminiscent of World War I trench warfare.
Waltz emphasized that Trump feels Zelensky has not sufficiently acknowledged the support provided by the U.S. and has taken offense to some of the rhetoric from Kyiv, which he deemed unacceptable. Trump criticized Zelensky on Truth Social, labeling him a “dictator without elections,” to which Zelensky responded by accusing Trump of spreading disinformation and aiding Putin.
While Waltz refrained from commenting on whether Trump views Putin as a dictator, he expressed hope that Zelensky would eventually recognize the opportunities presented by the U.S. to resolve the conflict. He asserted Trump’s capability as a strong negotiator against global leaders like Putin and Xi Jinping.
Zelensky, on the other hand, described a recent meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg as productive, expressing gratitude for American support. He emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to achieving a lasting peace to prevent any future aggression from Russia. However, a planned joint news conference following their talks was canceled at the request of the U.S.
Waltz defended Trump against criticism from Ukraine regarding his approach to the war, insisting that the U.S. should not bear the financial burden of the conflict alone and urged European allies to increase their defense spending. He reiterated the importance of NATO commitments and called for a more equitable distribution of defense responsibilities among allies.
