Zelensky vs. Trump: Ukrainian Leader Condemns American “Silence” Amid Russian Terror Strikes

A diplomatic rift has emerged between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, with the Ukrainian leader condemning “the silence of America” following Russia’s devastating weekend air assault. Zelensky’s criticism came after 298 drones and 69 missiles struck Ukrainian targets, marking the war’s largest single air raid.
The tension escalated when Trump responded by criticizing Zelensky’s communication style, declaring that “everything out of his mouth causes problems” and demanding the Ukrainian president change his approach. Trump’s frustration appears linked to Zelensky’s public pressure for stronger American responses to Russian attacks that killed at least 12 people, including three children.
The dispute highlights growing strain in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship, particularly after Trump declined to impose immediate sanctions on Russia for refusing ceasefire negotiations. Zelensky’s chief of staff warned that without increased pressure, Russia would continue building forces for potential attacks on Western countries. Meanwhile, Trump has shifted his criticism toward Putin, calling the Russian leader “absolutely CRAZY” and warning that attempts to conquer all Ukraine would lead to Russia’s “downfall.”