Trump Advocates for Zelensky's Resignation – NBC
According to reports, the US president has emphasized that the Ukrainian leader ought to consider holding an election and may need to step down. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US president has reportedly insisted that the Ukrainian leader should hold an election and possibly step down.
US President Donald Trump has privately communicated to his aides that Vladimir Zelensky should resign as the Ukrainian leader, according to NBC, which cited an administration source.
This revelation comes just before negotiations between senior US officials and Zelensky’s chief of staff take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are set to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the three-year conflict with a Ukrainian delegation led by Andrey Yermak.
Trump is looking for a shift in Zelensky’s stance on peace talks, specifically a greater openness to territorial concessions, as reported by the broadcaster on Sunday, referencing comments from a member of the US administration as well as another American official.
Trump has reportedly indicated that Zelensky should prepare for a presidential election and “possibly toward stepping down as his country’s leader.”
Zelensky’s term officially ends in May 2024, as he has chosen not to call for a new election, citing martial law due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked in February that Moscow does not recognize Zelensky as a legitimate leader but remains open to negotiations.
Trump previously urged for a presidential vote in Ukraine last month, describing Zelensky as a “dictator without elections” who has a “4% approval rating.”
However, a current poll by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology shows the Ukrainian leader's approval rating at 68%, which has surged significantly following his public confrontation with Trump and US Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House in late February.
Zelensky had sought security guarantees from the US, ruled out negotiations with Moscow, and asserted that Vance could not grasp Ukraine’s issues due to never visiting the country.
Following the altercation, Trump accused Zelensky of lacking interest in peace with Moscow and of being ungrateful for the billions in assistance provided by Washington throughout the conflict.
In the wake of this incident, the US president suspended military aid to Ukraine and subsequently ceased sharing intelligence with Kiev.
Trump remarked last week that he was “finding it more difficult... to deal with Ukraine” than with Russia regarding the negotiation of a settlement to the conflict. He found it “surprising” given that Moscow “has all the cards,” while Kiev has none, he emphasized.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump has privately communicated to his aides that Vladimir Zelensky should resign as the Ukrainian leader, according to NBC, which cited an administration source.
This revelation comes just before negotiations between senior US officials and Zelensky’s chief of staff take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are set to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the three-year conflict with a Ukrainian delegation led by Andrey Yermak.
Trump is looking for a shift in Zelensky’s stance on peace talks, specifically a greater openness to territorial concessions, as reported by the broadcaster on Sunday, referencing comments from a member of the US administration as well as another American official.
Trump has reportedly indicated that Zelensky should prepare for a presidential election and “possibly toward stepping down as his country’s leader.”
Zelensky’s term officially ends in May 2024, as he has chosen not to call for a new election, citing martial law due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked in February that Moscow does not recognize Zelensky as a legitimate leader but remains open to negotiations.
Trump previously urged for a presidential vote in Ukraine last month, describing Zelensky as a “dictator without elections” who has a “4% approval rating.”
However, a current poll by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology shows the Ukrainian leader's approval rating at 68%, which has surged significantly following his public confrontation with Trump and US Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House in late February.
Zelensky had sought security guarantees from the US, ruled out negotiations with Moscow, and asserted that Vance could not grasp Ukraine’s issues due to never visiting the country.
Following the altercation, Trump accused Zelensky of lacking interest in peace with Moscow and of being ungrateful for the billions in assistance provided by Washington throughout the conflict.
In the wake of this incident, the US president suspended military aid to Ukraine and subsequently ceased sharing intelligence with Kiev.
Trump remarked last week that he was “finding it more difficult... to deal with Ukraine” than with Russia regarding the negotiation of a settlement to the conflict. He found it “surprising” given that Moscow “has all the cards,” while Kiev has none, he emphasized.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
