President Trump reiterated his criticism that Ukraine has not shown enough gratitude for American support in its war against Russia. He made this statement on social media platform Truth Social as Ukrainian and U.S.
representatives were meeting to discuss a peace plan. Trump's complaint, that Ukraine's leadership has expressed "ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS," could be intended to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into accepting a 28-point peace proposal that reportedly includes significant concessions to Russia, which Zelensky has previously described as one of the most difficult moments for his country.
This is not the first time Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Ukraine's leadership, having previously called Zelensky a "dictator without elections" in echoing Russian demands. In response to Trump's criticism, President Zelensky issued a statement on social media expressing gratitude for American assistance and stating that Ukraine continues to work constructively.
