Zelensky says Trump rift 'not personal' but warns sanctions relief would empower Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his disagreements with US leader Donald Trump are "not personal," but warned that lifting sanctions would only strengthen Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. He stated this in an interview with CNN. Zelensky said Trump "ended up on the wrong side of history" after deciding to make a deal on purchasing Russian fuel, as this destroyed international efforts to isolate Russia. He emphasized the tension in relations is "not related to personalities," but warned that Putin has no intention of stopping the war. Russia supported a trilateral meeting format. Ukraine received information from the US that Russia supports a trilateral meeting with Washington and Kyiv representatives at a technical level for peace talks. Zelensky said this meeting should take place no later than early November, and that European representation should also be included.