Zelensky warns Trump-Russia alliance would be a historic mistake for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a US alliance with Russia would be a "historic mistake," saying it could leave Kyiv defenseless. He made the remarks in an NBC News interview on Sunday, while still calling Donald Trump an ally. Zelensky criticized Trump's suspension of sanctions on Russia and a deal to flood the global market with Russian diesel. He said these concessions strengthen Vladimir Putin and stimulate attacks, noting strikes on over 15 Ukrainian energy facilities and temporary restrictions on Starlink and US intelligence. Trump defended his strategy as keeping Moscow at the negotiating table, and has suggested Ukraine needs a new president. European leaders reaffirmed winter aid but acknowledged dependence on US defense technology, while both sides maintain open diplomatic channels.