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Donald Trump has publicly criticized Vladimir Putin, accusing the Russian leader of misleading him over negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict following a private meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the Pope’s funeral. The US President has grown increasingly impatient with Moscow’s lack of urgency in reaching a ceasefire and now believes Putin may have no real intention of ending the fighting. Trump also condemned Russia’s latest and deadliest air assault on Kyiv in nearly a year, an attack that left 12 dead and more than 100 wounded on Friday. “There was absolutely no justification for Putin’s forces to bombard civilian neighbourhoods, towns, and cities over the past few days,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. Missile wreckage and devastation in Kyiv(AP) “...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was advised to wear a suit for his meeting at the White House, but he chose his signature military-style attire, causing friction with Donald Trump. The incident reportedly set a tense tone for the meeting, fueling a wider debate on diplomatic decorum. The Controversy Over Zelenskyy’s Outfit According to Axios, Trump’s team had advised Zelenskyy to dress formally for the meeting. However, the Ukrainian leader opted for an all-black ensemble, a decision that reportedly irritated Trump. Amid Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, the focus on Zelenskyy’s outfit over pressing geopolitical issues raised eyebrows. Trump’s Reaction to Zelenskyy’s Attire As Trump greeted Zelenskyy at the West Wing entrance, he remarked sarcastically, “He is all...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to push Joe Biden for binding security guarantees before the US president's term ends, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s position and pressure Russia into peace talks. In recent months, Zelenskyy has intensified efforts to prepare for potential negotiations with Moscow, anticipating a possible shift in US policy after the next presidential election. In August, Zelenskyy ordered a military operation in Russia's Kursk region to gain territorial leverage for future discussions. He has expressed readiness for a peace conference involving Moscow. Ahead of his upcoming visit to the US for the UN General Assembly and talks with Biden, Zelenskyy told journalists that he will present a "victory plan" to the US president. This plan, which he hopes to implement by the en...