Trump-Zelenskiy Rift Threatens US Support for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are locked in a widening rift over energy policy and military support, threatening vital US assistance to Kyiv as it prepares for another winter of Russian attacks. The dispute has raised fears of reduced intelligence sharing and weapons supplies. Trump, frustrated by high fuel prices he blames partly on Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, has criticized Zelenskiy and reached a deal with Russia to lift sanctions on diesel imports. Zelenskiy has responded with sharp public criticism, vowing to continue strikes despite US pressure, while Ukraine remains dependent on US-controlled technology like Starshield. The fallout has damaged prospects for ending the war, with former officials warning it encourages Russia. Kyiv still seeks dialogue with Trump's envoys, and Zelenskiy may be counting on a shift in Congress after November's midterm elections to limit Trump's leverage.