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President Donald Trump lashed out at his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Zelenski, whom he described as a "dictator without elections."
In a message shared on his social media, Trump labeled Zelenski as a "modestly" successful comedian and accused him of convincing the United States to spend 350 billion dollars to enter a war that it could not win and should never have started.
"A war that he, without the U.S. and 'TRUMP', will never be able to resolve," he asserted.
Trump asserted that the United States has spent 200 billion dollars more than Europe, and will receive nothing in return. He questioned "Sleepy Joe Biden" for not demanding compensation, as that war is much more important to Europe.
"Zelensky admits that half of the money we send is 'MISSING.' He refuses to hold elections, is very low in the Ukrainian polls, and the only thing he was good at was playing with Biden 'like a violin,'" he emphasized.
"A dictator without elections, Zelensky better move quickly or he will be left with no country," he emphasized.
The Republican leader pointed out that he is successfully negotiating the end of the war with Russia, something that everyone admits only he and his administration can achieve.
"Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring peace, and Zelenski probably wants to keep the 'salsa train' moving. I love Ukraine, but Zelenski has done a terrible job; his country is shattered, and MILLIONS have died unnecessarily. And so it goes on..." he concluded.
Tensions between Washington and Kiev have escalated due to Ukraine's exclusion from the talks held by American and Russian officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, regarding the end of the war with Russia.
On Tuesday, Trump stated that Ukraine could have avoided the conflict if an agreement had been reached.
"I've heard that they are upset about not being invited. Well, you've been there for three years. You should have finished it three years ago. You should never have started it," he said from his estate in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
"An inexperienced negotiator could have resolved this years ago without the loss of lives or the destruction of cities," he added.
For his part, Zelensky claims that the U.S. president "lives in a bubble of misinformation," promoted by Moscow, which affects his perception of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
In a press conference, the Ukrainian leader revealed details of a controversial proposal made by the United States, which stated that Ukraine should give up 50% of its natural resources without receiving any security guarantees in return.
"The document was unclear; it was only clear on one thing: We were to give 50% of everything specified," Zelenski explained about a proposal delivered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his visit to Kyiv last week.
The Ukrainian leader expressed his willingness to make the proposal public.
Sources close to the document indicated that the United States seeks to gain access to half of Ukraine's land and other natural resources.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump's Statements and the Situation in Ukraine
Why does Donald Trump refer to Volodymyr Zelensky as a "dictator without elections"?
Donald Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator without elections" due to his refusal to hold elections in Ukraine under the martial law imposed by the conflict with Russia. According to Trump, Zelensky is "very low in the Ukrainian polls" and "refuses to hold elections." The Constitution of Ukraine prohibits the holding of elections during martial law, which has allowed Zelensky to remain in office beyond his term.
How does Trump justify the United States' spending on the war in Ukraine?
Trump criticizes the spending of the United States on the war in Ukraine, claiming that his country has spent $200 billion more than Europe without receiving any compensation. According to Trump, the United States spends more on the war than Europe, which he believes is unfair since the war is more important for Europe than for the U.S.
What does Trump accuse Zelensky of regarding Ukraine's natural resources?
Trump claims that Zelensky has admitted that half of the money sent by the United States to Ukraine is "missing." Furthermore, he notes that there was a proposal from the United States for Ukraine to hand over 50% of its natural resources without receiving security guarantees in return. Zelensky revealed details of this proposal, describing it as unclear and is willing to make it public.
What is Trump's stance on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia?
Trump argues that Ukraine could have avoided the conflict with Russia by reaching an agreement before the war broke out. He claims that an "inexperienced negotiator" like him could have resolved the conflict years ago without human losses or destruction. Trump believes that Ukraine unnecessarily initiated the war and that his intervention could have prevented the escalation of the conflict.
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