Zelenskiy says Trump’s stance on Ukraine is painful and leaves him feeling betrayed
Ukraine’s president said he could accept Trump as a neutral intermediary with Russia, but expressed pain over the US president’s stance and concern about losing a strong partner.
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said during a Wednesday interview that he felt betrayed by US President Donald Trump, who had called for his replacement. He described Trump’s decision to side against Ukraine in its continuing war with Russia as painful.
Concerns over US support
Speaking to Piers Morgan Uncensored, Zelenskiy said: “It’s painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side.”
At the weekend, Trump had urged Ukraine to choose a different president after agreeing to remove sanctions affecting Russian diesel exports.
When asked whether he felt betrayed by Trump, Zelenskiy answered affirmatively, while explaining that the situation involved more than his personal emotions or feelings. He also expressed regret that Ukraine was losing a strong partner.
Neutrality and Ukraine’s future
Zelenskiy said he could accept Trump taking a position between Ukraine and Russia, provided the US president remained neutral.
He added that Ukraine was not offering its country for sale and that, for Ukrainians, the issue concerned their lives and their country rather than business.
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