U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz warns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to make derogatory comments about U.S. President Donald Trump and focus on negotiations To end the war initiated by Russia in February 2022.
Waltz issued this warning on Friday, February 2, a pressure exerted on Zelensky to negotiate mineral rights in exchange for continued Washington’s support in defending Ukraine’s ongoing support against Russia.
Tensions between Trump and Zelensky over a proposed mineral deal in Kiev – and publicity from Washington and Moscow, escalated this week, with both leaders exchanging sharp criticisms at press conferences and social media .
The United States remains a significant financial and military supporter of Ukraine. But Trump has disturbed Kiev and its European allies through talks with Moscow, fearing that it could lead to a reconciliation favorable to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky accused Trump of succumbing to Russia’s false information, and Trump in turn attributed Zelensky to the war and labeled him as a dictator who refused to hold elections.
“Frankly, some remarks from Kiev are unacceptable.
President Trump is now very frustrated with President Zelensky, who has not come to the table and he is unwilling to seize the opportunity we offer. ” Walz said.
Elon Musk’s tech tycoon on Thursday praised Ukrainians for despising their president and supported Trump’s decision to exclude Zelensky from discussions with Russia.
Despite ongoing tensions, Zelensky said on Thursday that he held a productive meeting with Kiev’s Envoy Keith Kellogg and was preparing to end the war with Russia.
