Putin criticizes Zelensky and Europe over U.S.-Russia talks amid rising tensions

Vladimir Putin criticized European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for their reactions to recent U.S.-Russia discussions. He stated that Ukraine is not being excluded from peace talks, countering claims of isolation. This exchange comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, with Donald Trump and Zelensky publicly attacking each other. Trump accused Zelensky of initiating the war, while Zelensky responded by calling Trump misinformed. The situation highlights a shift in dynamics, as both Trump and Zelensky engage in a war of words, complicating the ongoing conflict and peace efforts in Ukraine.