Mike Pence and global leaders defend Ukraine as Trump criticizes Zelensky

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky exchanged sharp criticisms recently. Trump called Zelensky a "dictator" and claimed Ukraine started the war, while Zelensky accused Trump of being misled by Russian disinformation. Mike Pence, Trump's former vice president, publicly disagreed with Trump, stating that Russia initiated the conflict. He emphasized the need for truth in peace negotiations. Other leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, also defended Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's elected leader. Support for Ukraine continues to grow, with various political figures condemning Trump's remarks. Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton, and defense minister Richard Marles reiterated their support for Ukraine, highlighting the importance of standing against Russian aggression.