U.S. adviser urges Ukraine to tone down criticism of Trump after Zelenskyy remarks

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz stated that Ukraine needs to "tone it down" after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Donald Trump. Waltz described Zelenskyy's comments as "bad-mouthing" and called for Ukraine to focus on negotiating an end to the war with Russia. Trump responded to Zelenskyy's remarks by labeling him a "dictator without elections" and warned that Ukraine could lose its sovereignty. This exchange highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Additionally, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a deal for the U.S. to co-invest in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals in exchange for ending the war. Zelenskyy rejected the offer, seeking guarantees before considering any agreement.