Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy
Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have steadily risen in recent weeks, while Russia, which invaded Ukraine, has received multiple breaks from the U.S.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump expressed willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the Ukraine war.
- Trump suggested that a meeting could take place without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy present.
- Tensions have risen between Trump and Zelenskyy, with Trump criticizing Zelenskyy's handling of the war and calling for a new negotiator for Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy reported disruptions to SpaceX satellite services and U.S. intelligence sharing, impacting Ukraine's ability to anticipate Russian strikes.
- Trump indicated he would investigate the interruption to Starlink service, while officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied U.S. involvement.
- Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis criticized Trump's actions, stating they impede peace and appease Putin.
- Trump defended his decisions, stating he is not looking to break negotiations on various deals involving Ukraine, Iran, and hostages.