Trump's Ukraine comments stir backlash and disinformation claims
Ukrainian media accuse Donald Trump of not understanding the situation in Ukraine, suggesting that his rhetoric is influenced by Russian disinformation. This is in response to the recent assertions and accusations made by the U.S. President against Volodymyr Zelensky.
President Donald Trump has encountered a wave of criticism from Ukrainian media following his recent statements about President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Here's a recap: Trump referred to Zelensky as a "dictator without elections" and advised him to "act quickly, or he won't have a country." He also accused Zelensky of doing a "terrible job" as head of state and claimed he was dragging the U.S. into a "war that he couldn't win." Earlier, Trump falsely asserted that Ukraine had initiated the war with Russia, which is not the case.
Criticism from Ukrainian media
The portal Suspilne, quoting Olha Aivazovska from the Opora organization, emphasized that "Trump's statement about a 4 percent approval rating for Zelensky shows his lack of understanding of the situation in Ukraine." Aivazovska noted that such statements result from disinformation spread by Russia.
The portal Ukrainska Pravda analyzed sociological studies indicating that "Ukrainians are completely opposed to holding any elections until the war is over and the country is provided with real security guarantees." According to the analysis, Zelensky enjoys almost 60 percent trust and has about 16-20 percent support in presidential rankings.
The impact of Trump's statements on the situation in Europe
The portal RBK-Ukraine assessed that Trump's actions, aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine in "turbo" mode, create problems not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe.
"Trump's statements may stem from his lack of understanding of the depth of the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation, in the broad sense of the word, or they may be part of (...) 'turbo tactics.' After all, this was the case with the 'end of the war in 24 hours.' At the same time, it poses additional challenges for Ukraine—not only due to the escalation of internal political confrontation but also in the context of (peace) negotiations," wrote RBK-Ukraine.
Trump's statements have ignited a wide discussion about his understanding of the situation in Ukraine and the influence of Russian disinformation on his rhetoric. Ukrainian media emphasize that such comments may have significant consequences for international relations and regional stability.
