Zelensky criticizes US and Europe for weak stance on Russia and favoring Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the United States for making comments that he believes favor Russian President Vladimir Putin. He accused US officials of seeking a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, which Ukraine would not accept. Zelensky also described Europe as militarily weak and unprepared to confront further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine's future depends on strong support from the US, especially as Washington may reduce its security commitments. In recent developments, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian officials. These discussions aim to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and explore potential agreements between the US and Russia.