Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator for not holding elections during war
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U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator" for not holding elections amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for allegedly mismanaging U.S. aid and suggested that he is failing to lead Ukraine effectively. Trump's comments have drawn mixed reactions from Republican senators. Some, like Sen. Lisa Murkowski, disagreed with the characterization of Zelenskyy, while others acknowledged the need for elections in Ukraine, even during wartime. The remarks come after U.S. and Russian officials met to discuss peace in Ukraine without Ukrainian representation. Zelenskyy has stated he will not accept any peace deal that excludes Ukraine from negotiations.