Zelenskyy Warns U S Against Siding With Putin
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned that the United States formally siding with Russia’s Vladimir Putin would be a historic mistake, even as he still regards former President Donald Trump as an ally.
During a Sunday appearance on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Zelenskyy urged Trump to reverse his recent decision to waive sweeping sanctions against Russia, arguing the move would only strengthen Putin’s resolve. Trump’s executive order, issued last month, lifted sanctions that targeted Russian oil and gas buyers, a move that followed a deal to release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel onto the global market.
Zelenskyy also highlighted that U.S. intelligence sharing was briefly blocked, limiting Ukraine’s ability to track incoming ballistic missiles and starlink‑based drone threats.
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