Trump Calls Zelensky a “Dictator,”

Donald Trump escalated attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” after Ukraine’s exclusion from US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. His remarks drew backlash from European leaders, including Germany’s Olaf Scholz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Trump blamed Ukraine for the war, claiming Kyiv could have “made a deal” with Russia. Zelensky fired back, accusing Trump of spreading Russian disinformation and rejecting US attempts to access Ukraine’s rare minerals.

Meanwhile, Putin expressed willingness to meet Trump, as the EU announced new sanctions targeting Russian industries and banks.