Kremlin ‘Fully Agrees’ With Trump’s Zelensky Criticism
Putin continues to demand that Ukraine cede full control of the Donetsk region as a prerequisite for any ceasefire agreement — a condition Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.
The Kremlin voiced "full" agreement Friday with President Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Zelensky's unwillingness to assume responsibility and engage in a peaceful resolution process is clear. Peskov expressed that the Kremlin fully supports Trump's perspective on the matter.
Trump had harshly criticized Zelensky in an interview, asserting that a ceasefire would likely occur after the Ukrainian leader's departure, as Zelensky does not genuinely desire peace. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky would like to end the conflict, but Trump found Zelensky more challenging to negotiate with compared to Putin.
Putin continues to insist on Ukraine turning over control of the Donetsk region as a prerequisite for any ceasefire deal, which Kyiv has consistently rejected. Kremlin officials have indicated that Putin aims for Russian forces to fully control the Donetsk region by late February 2027. European leaders, during a summit in Brussels, opposed the growing discord between the U.S. and Ukraine, providing unconditional support to Zelensky as winter approaches.
European officials reportedly intend to privately advise Zelensky to temper his public criticism of Trump.
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