Trump labels Zelenskyy a dictator as tensions escalate over Ukraine war response

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 suggested he should have negotiated an end to the war sooner. This exchange occurred after U.S. and Russian officials met to discuss a potential settlement, excluding Ukrainian and European representatives. Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have escalated as Trump continues to assert that only he can effectively negotiate peace. Zelenskyy has delayed elections in Ukraine due to the war, which were scheduled for April 2024.