Ukrainians expressed outrage and disbelief after U.S. President Donald Trump labeled their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as a “dictator without elections” in a social media post on TruthSocial. Trump’s remarks came less than a month into Zelenskyy’s presidency and have caused a stir in Ukraine, where support for their leader remains strong.
The comments from Trump have disrupted U.S. policy on the conflict in Ukraine, shifting away from isolating Russia towards talks and a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy, who was democratically elected and has a five-year term, now faces challenges as the country remains under martial law due to Russia’s invasion.
Zelenskyy recently criticized Trump for parroting Russian propaganda and for suggesting that Ukraine was at fault for the war, which began with Russia’s invasion three years ago. The accusations from Trump have added fuel to the fire, sparking anger among Ukrainians who see their president as a strong leader during a difficult time for the country.
As tensions escalate and accusations fly, Ukrainians are standing by Zelenskyy, rallying support for their president in the face of criticism from the U.S. president. The situation remains tense as Ukraine navigates through political turmoil and continues to resist Russian aggression.
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Video “”Outrageous!”: Ukrainians react to Trump calling Zelenskyy a “dictator”” was uploaded on 02/21/2025 to Youtube Channel Global News