Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine toward surrender to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of pressuring Ukraine toward capitulation to Russia, citing restrictions on military aid and a new agreement allowing Russian oil imports. In a Sunday interview with Bloomberg, Zelensky said steps appear to have been taken to convince Ukraine to surrender, though he stopped short of stating this was Washington's goal. He noted US Patriot missile deliveries have dropped to 12 per month, a quarter of previous levels, despite Ukraine having paid for the weapons. Zelensky suggested halting Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries in exchange for faster Patriot deliveries. President Donald Trump defended his policies, arguing new sanctions would derail negotiations and that Ukrainian refinery attacks cause "grave damage" to the US. Zelensky called the period before November 3rd midterm elections "dangerous days."