Trump urges Zelenskyy to be nicer about Putin

Former President Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should adopt a more positive tone towards Russia to help end the war. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for being "negative" about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's comments followed a meeting where he claimed American aid was hindering Ukraine's willingness to negotiate. He stated that Zelenskyy disrespected the U.S. and should return when ready for peace. Zelenskyy responded, emphasizing the difficulty of fighting Russia without U.S. support. He refused to praise Putin, citing the ongoing conflict and loss of life in Ukraine.