Zelensky admits Kyiv cannot survive if US backs Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that Kyiv cannot withstand Russia if the United States decides to support Moscow, expressing hope that President Donald Trump will reconsider his decisions. In an interview on NBC News' Meet the Press, Zelensky stated, "We must be pragmatists: if the US supports Russia, we will not survive." He emphasized that the future situation largely depends on decisions made by the American side. Trump has previously suggested Zelensky could have resolved the conflict earlier and mentioned progress in settlement talks following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, while Zelensky has expressed dissatisfaction with sanctions relief against Russia.