Zelenskyy did say, "The U.S. will have to send their sons and daughters exactly the same way as we are sending [our] sons and daughters to war." However, he was talking about a hypothetical situation in which Ukraine losing the war against Russia would lead to a broader conflict resulting in Americans being pulled into fighting.
Ukraine expects the talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia to be productive, with Ukrainian interests taken into account, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement. "We are preparing for a meeting in Saudi Arabia.
Some comments by formerly staunch Zelenskyy supporters play into the hands of Russia, and aid Moscow’s yearslong bid to oust the pro-Western leader, critics warn.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a lengthy thread on X Saturday, stating he would sign the minerals deal, but said the Ukrainian people “need to know that America is on our side.”
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European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
Trump is ramping up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine's war against Russia.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has publicly criticized President Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded to the tumultuous meeting between President Trump and the Ukrainian president by arguing that Trump is hazardous for the United States.