Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is “painful” that US President Donald Trump takes a side he views as pro-Russia in the war with Russia, following Trump’s remarks about Ukraine’s leadership. Multiple outlets report Zelenskyy made the comments in an interview context, responding to Trump’s public position.
The reporting also notes that Zelenskyy addresses advisers’ views and rejects the idea that he should be replaced, saying Trump chooses “another side” rather than Ukraine’s. ABC Australia adds that Trump is openly calling for sanctions related to Russian diesel, while Zelenskyy frames the overall stance as harmful or painful.
Across the sources, the core focus is Zelenskyy’s reaction to Trump’s statements and the wider disagreement over the direction of US policy toward Ukraine, including leadership and sanctions related to Russia. The outlets differ mainly in how they emphasize specific elements of Trump’s remarks rather than the substance of Zelenskyy’s response.
