Trump Criticizes Zelensky, Claims He Could Have Ended the War Earlier
President Trump Accuses Zelensky of Poor Leadership and Missed Opportunities in Ukraine Crisis
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기사입력 : 2025.02.20 05:01
In a fiery post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former President Donald Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" and accusing him of mishandling the war with Russia. Trump also took aim at the U.S. involvement in the conflict, saying that the country had spent a disproportionate amount of money compared to European nations.
Trump claimed that Zelensky, who was once a comedian, had manipulated the United States into spending $350 billion on a war that he believes cannot be won. He suggested that the U.S. should have prioritized its own interests and not become so deeply involved in the war, which he referred to as a "waste train." Trump's rhetoric painted Zelensky as an ineffective leader, stating that half of the funds sent to Ukraine had "gone missing" and accusing him of refusing to hold elections despite his declining popularity in Ukraine.
While Trump acknowledged the United States' support for Ukraine, he also criticized President Biden’s handling of the situation, asserting that only his administration had the ability to negotiate peace with Russia. He further claimed that if a peace deal had been reached earlier, many lives could have been saved.
Trump also commented on Zelensky's reaction to not being invited to recent peace talks in Saudi Arabia, saying that Ukraine could have "made a deal" much sooner to avoid the escalation of the conflict. Trump pointed out that he could have brokered a deal that would have resulted in minimal bloodshed and preserved Ukrainian territory.
As the war continues to devastate Ukraine, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to end the conflict, asserting that Russia wants peace but has been unable to find a resolution through conventional channels.
Trump's remarks come amid rising tensions regarding the international response to the war, with European countries increasingly sidelined as the U.S. pursues a more unilateral approach. The former president's comments suggest a significant shift away from the previous administration's staunch support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
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