Zelenskyy Warns Trump That Siding With Russia Would Be a 'Historic Mistake'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Sunday that it would be a "historic mistake" if the United States takes Russia's side in the war, following President Donald Trump's executive order waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia. Zelenskyy said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that Ukraine would not prevail if the U.S. officially sided with Russia, calling such a scenario a "big tragedy." He urged the Trump administration to support Ukraine or remain neutral, while rejecting Trump's comparison of him to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's decision to waive sanctions has sparked bipartisan backlash, with efforts underway to overturn his Russian diesel deal when Congress returns after November midterm elections. Zelenskyy described Putin as an aggressor and killer, emphasizing the stark difference between the two leaders.