Zelensky Criticizes US Trust in Putin on Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep frustration with the United States' approach to the Russia-Ukraine war during an interview on the podcast "The Rest is Politics," released on Thursday, accusing Washington of excessive trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin and overlooking Moscow's support for Iran in regional conflicts. Speaking from Kyiv, Zelensky highlighted the imbalance in U.S. diplomatic engagement and called for renewed pressure on Russia as the war enters its fifth year.

Zelensky pointed to evidence that Russia has shared satellite imagery and intelligence with Iran to target U.S. and Israeli assets in the Middle East, including energy infrastructure in the Gulf states and locations of American bases. "I said this publicly. Did we hear a reaction from the U.S. to Russia that they have to stop it?" he asked. "The problem is they trust Putin. And it's a pity." U.S. officials, including Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Senator Adam Schiff, have acknowledged Russia's strategic partnership with Iran, which includes expanded intelligence sharing and drone technology to aid Tehran's operations. Despite this, the Trump administration has...