Trump blames Zelensky for war in sharpest criticism yet

Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him "grossly incompetent" and blaming him for the ongoing war with Russia. This marks Trump's strongest condemnation of Zelenskyy to date. The comments come as the U.S. and Russia engage in peace talks in Saudi Arabia, notably excluding Ukraine and its European allies from the discussions. This situation contrasts with previous diplomatic efforts that included broader participation. Zelenskyy has expressed frustration over the U.S. talks with Russia, feeling sidelined. He postponed a planned visit to Saudi Arabia following Trump's remarks, indicating a shift in Ukraine's diplomatic stance.