Trump labels Zelenskyy a dictator over election delays as Ukraine's martial law continues
Donald Trump has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator" for not holding elections, claiming his approval rating is just 4%. However, recent polls show 57% of Ukrainians trust Zelenskyy. Elections are currently suspended due to martial law. Zelenskyy's term was extended indefinitely after martial law was imposed following Russia's invasion. The Ukrainian parliament and public support delaying elections until the war ends, as logistics and security concerns complicate the voting process. Zelenskyy responded to Trump's comments, accusing him of spreading Russian disinformation. He emphasized that his approval ratings remain strong and dismissed any notion of being replaced during the ongoing conflict.