Trump Calls Zelensky 'Not a Good Guy' as Ukraine Runs Low on US Patriot Missiles

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President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "not a good guy" amid reports that Ukraine has exhausted its U.S.-supplied Patriot interceptor missiles in its war against Russia. CNN reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources, that Ukraine lacked sufficient interceptors to stop "almost all" ballistic missiles in a recent Russian strike, which killed four and injured 25 in Kyiv. Trump criticized Zelensky on Newsmax, saying "they've destroyed that country," while Zelensky requested more Patriots and said "we are losing a strong partner." The U.S. allocated $220 million to Ukraine in Fiscal Year 2026, a 99% drop from peak conflict years, following an Oct. 9 White House deal with Vladimir Putin to waive sanctions on Russian diesel. Trump suggested Zelensky doesn't want a settlement and should step down.


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