Trump Blames Ukrainian President Zelenskyy For War With Russian, Claims A 'Half-Baked' Negotiator Could Have Helped Make A Deal

Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for expressing frustration over being excluded from U.S.-Russia peace talks on the Ukraine war. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump suggested Ukraine could have made a deal to prevent Russia’s invasion. He alleged that a half-baked negotiator could have settled the conflict with minimal territorial loss. Trump also echoed Moscow’s calls for Ukraine to hold elections and hinted at a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. European leaders voiced concerns over Trump’s approach, while Zelenskyy defended his leadership, rejecting claims of diminished support.