Donald Trump believes Russia has the upper hand in potential peace talks due to its territorial gains in Ukraine. He expressed trust that Moscow wants to end the war.
Trump also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” for suspending elections under martial law. His remarks drew backlash from European leaders.
The comments followed US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, from which Ukraine was excluded. Trump suggested Ukraine could have avoided war by making a deal with Russia.
