Zelenski Accuses Trump and Rubio of Lying Over Ukraine Terms
Key Takeaways
- Zelenski publicly challenged Trump on Ukraine terms.
- Zelenski praised Trump for recalibrating relations with allies closer to Russia.
- The US pursues peace negotiations with Russia as Moscow escalates the war.
US-Ukraine Rift
Zelenski accused Trump and Rubio of lying over the terms Washington is demanding for Ukraine.
“Volodímir Zelenski has once again stood up to Donald Trump”
He said the US is demanding Ukraine withdraw troops from Donbas as a condition for security guarantees.
This withdrawal is also a demand of Putin, and Zelenski said the Kremlin rejects his offer.
Rubio denied the claim, saying security guarantees will only be provided when the war ends.
Russian Threats and Security Council
Russia launched a nuclear-capable Orechnik missile near the Ukraine-Poland border.
The UN has logged more than 43,600 civilian casualties since the invasion began.
The Security Council meeting was convened by Ukraine following Russia's bombardment of cities.
Tensions Despite Negotiations
The military and diplomatic environments remain unstable despite negotiation progress.
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Russia rejected a U.S. report indicating significant losses in its armed forces.
The US-Israel-Poland campaign was described as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
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