After a bitter rift with Donald Trump left many in Ukraine fearing that the US president had swung behind Russia again, President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the dispute head on: there’s nothing personal between me and Trump, he told CNN, but cozying up to Vladimir Putin would only “make him stronger.”

Ties between the US and Ukraine have badly deteriorated in recent weeks.

Zelensky said Trump was “on the wrong side of history” after he announced a deal to buy Russian fuel, upending international efforts to isolate Russia. Trump then waived some sanctions against Russia, drawing criticism even from his own party. Ukraine’s forces found their access to the Elon Musk-run Starlink service restricted.

Speaking to CNN from Kyiv on Thursday, Zelensky took a conciliatory tone, saying the tensions were “not about personalities” – but warned that Putin had no intention of stopping the war.

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    4 days ago

    What planet do you live on? The civilian death toll is as inversely opposite as you can get.

    Russia is arming Hezbolah. 👍

    Epstein Class propaganda broke your brain.

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      3 days ago

      What planet do you live on?

      Earth. I’d say you should visit, but I’d prefer .ml users to remain on planet Gutter Scum Prime.

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        3 days ago

        Looks like a 2020 meeting to negotiate the release of an arrested Israeli spy. No circle jerks to be had here.

        Imagine when Bibi realizes Putin is arming Hezbolah.👍