Russian TV host praises Trump for Ukraine criticism as tensions rise

Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov praised Donald Trump's recent criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling it "the cherry on the cake." Solovyov claimed Trump is "in total alignment" with Russia's views on Ukraine. Trump's comments come amid a shift in U.S. policy towards Ukraine, following a phone call with Putin and peace talks in Saudi Arabia that excluded Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested Ukraine should hold elections, despite ongoing martial law preventing this. Zelensky countered Trump's claims about his approval rating, citing a recent survey showing 57 percent trust in him. He accused Trump of spreading Russian disinformation and emphasized that any decisions regarding Ukraine must include Ukrainian input.