Trump labels Zelenskyy a dictator as tensions rise over US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator without elections." This exchange follows a meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, which Ukraine found unsatisfactory. Zelenskyy responded by accusing Trump of being influenced by Russian disinformation. He emphasized that elections are not held during wartime in Ukraine and rejected Trump's claims about his low approval ratings. A recent poll indicated that 57% of Ukrainians trust Zelenskyy, countering Trump's assertion of a 4% approval rating. Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees from allies to help end the ongoing conflict.