Zelensky criticizes Trump for spreading disinformation about Ukraine-Russia war
cnn.com —
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Donald Trump for spreading disinformation after Trump falsely claimed Ukraine started the war with Russia. Zelensky emphasized that Trump is misinformed about the conflict. High-level talks between US and Russian officials took place in Riyadh, excluding Ukraine. Both sides agreed to form teams to negotiate an end to the war and to restore diplomatic channels. Trump's comments followed Ukraine's exclusion from the talks. He suggested Ukraine should have resolved the conflict sooner, echoing a long-standing Kremlin narrative that Ukraine initiated the war.