Zelensky says US actions resemble pressure on Ukraine to surrender to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said recent US decisions appear designed to pressure Ukraine into surrendering to Russia, though he stopped short of directly accusing Washington of that intent. In a Bloomberg interview, Zelensky cited deliberate Starlink restrictions and delays in delivering paid-for Patriot missiles as examples. He noted President Trump has good relations with Putin but cannot currently force him to end the war. Zelensky hopes relations will stabilize after the November 3 US midterm elections, calling the current period "agony." He expects to meet Trump envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff this week, while Russia continues attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.