PoliticsAs Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

After two years of trying to win Trump over, Zelensky has shifted to a more confrontational tone, Ukrainian officials and experts say, amid Washington’s deals with Moscow and its obstruction of Ukraine’s self-defense. They argue Kyiv should criticize Trump’s actions while avoiding the appearance of backing either side in the US election campaign.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-20 18:17Original