Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 16 criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's policy toward Russia and his deal on importing oil from Moscow. He claims that such a deal brings financial benefit to Russian President Vladimir Putin and cannot offset the consequences of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Independent ↗
According to media reports, Zelensky described the deal as a step that strengthens Moscow. He also criticized Trump's conciliatory stance toward Russia in an interview with the Financial Times. His statements suggest a shift from the previous tactic, under which Ukrainian leadership had long sought to maintain good personal relations with the American president. Onet Wiadomosci ↗
At the same time, the Ukrainian president praised European leaders as true leaders. This was a response to the position of the European Union, which declared it would continue pressuring Russia and criticized the deal between Washington and Moscow. El Pais ↗
Relations between Kyiv and Washington are thus entering a more openly tense phase. According to available statements, Zelensky has decided to publicly confront Trump over his approach to Moscow, while the EU is signaling continued sanctions and political pressure on Russia. Further developments will depend on whether American energy policy can be aligned with the positions of Ukraine and European countries.
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Independent
| 18:17 16.10.
Zelenskyj cupuje Trumpa: Drsná slova o špinavé hře a podlézání Putinovi
extra.cz
| 17:53 16.10.
Zelenski lanza un dardo a Trump al hablar de los europeos como “verdaderos líderes”
El Pais
| 18:31 16.10.
Ryzykowna gra Zełenskiego. Prezydent Ukrainy zmienia taktykę i stawia na konfrontację z Trumpem
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| 18:07 16.10.
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