Zelensky Explains How Trump Could Bring Putin to the Negotiating Table

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Donald Trump could bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table by applying the same rhetoric to the Russian leader as he uses toward Ukraine, but believes the US president is not doing so due to special ties with Moscow. Zelensky stated Trump failed to secure a Russian agreement on halting strikes against energy infrastructure, instead blaming Ukraine for rising US diesel prices, which Zelensky called false. He also suggested attention is being diverted from the Middle East crisis, including the blocked Strait of Hormuz, toward Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader noted he has good relations with Trump but considers it unfair to hold him responsible for Russian aggression. Earlier, Trump declined to impose sanctions against Russia, citing US national interests, though future implementation remains possible.