Trump criticizes Ukraine for not ending war with Russia sooner

US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for not ending the war with Russia sooner. His comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration over being excluded from recent peace talks between the US and Russia. The US and Russia agreed to restore embassy staffing and form a team to negotiate peace in Ukraine during a meeting in Saudi Arabia. No Ukrainian officials attended, prompting Zelenskyy to reject any outcomes from the talks. The meeting marked a significant shift in US-Russia relations, which have been strained since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. US officials emphasized the need for consultations with Ukraine and European allies moving forward.