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Diplomatic Drama Unfolds as U.S.-Russia Talks Ignite Tensions
A fiery war of words erupted this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fueled by Kyiv’s exclusion from high-stakes U.S.-Russia peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia. The clash highlights growing frustration over efforts to resolve the three-year conflict without Ukraine’s direct involvement.
\"You Should Have Ended It\": Trump’s Criticism
Trump dismissed Ukraine’s exclusion from Riyadh talks, telling reporters: \"You’ve been there for three years. You should have ended it.\" He also falsely claimed Zelenskyy’s approval rating was 4% – contradicting polls showing 57% support.
Zelenskyy Fires Back: \"Disinformation Bubble\"
The Ukrainian leader accused Trump of repeating \"disinformation coming from Russia,\" stating: \"I would like to see more truth from the Trump team.\" Trump escalated tensions on Truth Social, calling Zelenskyy a \"dictator without elections\" who’s \"done a terrible job.\"
From Rare Earths to Reconciliation?
While Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal for rare mineral access last week, he described Thursday’s meeting with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg as \"productive,\" signaling possible détente. Both sides expressed interest in a \"strong investment and security agreement\" – but trust remains as fragile as a TikTok trend’s lifespan.
The clash highlights growing frustration over efforts to resolve the three-year conflict without Ukraine’s direct involvement.
Trump escalated tensions on Truth Social, calling Zelenskyy a \"dictator without elections\" who’s \"done a terrible job.\"
Both sides expressed interest in a \"strong investment and security agreement\" – but trust remains as fragile as a TikTok trend’s lifespan. 
