Trump labels Zelenskyy a dictator as tensions escalate over Ukraine war

Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator without elections." This followed Zelenskyy's claim that Trump was influenced by Russian disinformation regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump accused Zelenskyy of misusing U.S. aid and failing to negotiate an end to the conflict sooner. He emphasized that Zelenskyy should act quickly to protect Ukraine's sovereignty. The exchange occurred after U.S. and Russian officials met to discuss a potential settlement to the war, excluding Ukrainian and European representatives.