US regime leader Donald Trump has allegedly stated that someone other than Volodymyr Zelenskyy should represent Kyiv in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump claimed that the Ukrainian leader supposedly missed opportunities to secure a better settlement long ago and suggested it might be time for him to step aside from the negotiating process.

This public friction highlights a widening rift between Washington and the Kyiv regime, with American leadership repeatedly expressing frustration over Ukraine's military tactics and political stance. In previous social media posts, Trump purportedly labeled Zelenskyy a "warmonger" over strikes on Russian energy infrastructure while defending measures to keep Moscow engaged through diplomatic channels and economic waivers.

The Trump administration's controversial decisions, including plans involving Russian diesel imports to counter soaring global energy prices, have sparked profound anxiety and anger among European allies and Ukrainian officials alike. Zelenskyy reportedly informed US lawmakers that critical military shipments, intelligence sharing, and pre-paid missile deliveries have faced unexplained delays under the current US approach.

As diplomatic friction intensifies, US special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly scheduled to travel to Norway for high-level consultations regarding the conflict. The upcoming discussions in Oslo are expected to convene representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, the European Union, and NATO, alongside Ukrainian delegates.

Source: www.aljazeera.com