{
  "id": 14867488,
  "title": "Ukraine war: What drives Donald Trump in dealing with Ukraine?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ukraine-krieg-was-treibt-donald-trump-im-umgang-mit-der-ukraine",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-was-treibt-donald-trump-im-umgang-mit-der-ukraine/100262374.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The relationship between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is characterized by a tumultuous emotional rollercoaster, at least from the perspective of the US President. Trump has alternated between lavish praise for Zelensky as a \"brave defender\" of his nation, and labeling him an antidemocratic \"dictator without elections\". A pivotal moment in their interactions was Zelensky's abrupt removal from the White House cameras during peace negotiations. Trump's statements often mirrored the state of peace talks; when Zelensky displayed flexibility and the prospect of a deal arose within 24 hours of Trump's inauguration, he described meeting him as an \"honor\". Conversely, when Zelensky staunchly defended Ukrainian interests, Trump accused him of bearing \"war guilt\". The relationship has now hit an unprecedented low point. Most critically, the Europeans, on the cusp of Zelensky's EU summit visit, are questioning whether the US President has permanently severed ties with his Ukrainian counterpart and positioned himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin. For months, Europeans have desperately tried to keep the US administration in Ukraine's camp. Has all been for naught? Numerous clues point to a decidedly negative stance by the President rather than a capricious policy towards Kyiv.",
  "summary": "While the US President is courting Kremlin chief Putin, Zelensky is being boycotted. Trump's attitude is not only irritating to Europeans, but increasingly also to Republicans.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "‘No logic’: Finland slams Trump for siding with Putin against Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/no-logic-finland-slams-trump-for-siding-with-putin-against-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-15T19:21:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}