Zelensky: Trump's policies push Ukraine toward capitulation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the policies of Donald Trump's administration are pushing Kyiv toward capitulation, according to an interview with Bloomberg. Zelensky claimed US authorities deliberately slowed Ukraine's access to Starshield and delayed deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles. He said his proposal to halt strikes on Russian diesel production in exchange for missiles was rejected, and that US actions resemble attempts to force Ukraine's surrender. The Ukrainian leader noted the period before the November 3 US midterm elections is dangerous for Kyiv, though he expects conditions to stabilize afterward. This follows Trump's recent announcement of a deal with Putin on Russian diesel supplies and his reversal of new sanctions on Russia.