Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine seeks peace amid ongoing conflict

During a speech in Miami on February 19, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator without elections." Trump claimed Zelensky misled the U.S. into spending $350 billion on a war that cannot be won. In response, Zelensky urged for cooperation between the U.S. and Europe to achieve peace. He emphasized the need for a shared goal of ending the war, which has been ongoing for nearly three years. Meanwhile, Russia conducted drone strikes in Odesa, leaving 250,000 people without power and injuring four, including a child. The strikes damaged several civilian buildings and vehicles.