Two presidents, two versions of peace: Trump says Zelensky doesn’t want the war to end. Zelensky says Trump wants Ukraine to give in.
The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents have continued their long-distance war of words. Donald Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelensky “doesn’t want to end this war.”
President Trump suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not want the war to end, stating that Ukraine had lost significant territory and population. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disagreed, saying the war must end with a negotiated settlement, and urging Zelensky to be careful about accusations against the U.S. over satellite service.
Zelensky accused the U.S. of pressuring Ukraine to capitulate, alleging the U.S. was slowing Starlink service and delaying missile deliveries, accusing the U.S. of wanting Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel fuel. Zelensky also blamed U.S. actions on the upcoming November midterm elections, believing the accusations would intensify before the election.
The ongoing Russian strikes in Kyiv, despite no warning to Ukrainian citizens, highlight the continued conflict as both presidents continue to trade accusations.
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