Donald Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine are raising eyebrows—and spreading misinformation. He called President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” with a “4% approval rating” and suggested Ukraine should hold elections despite the ongoing war. The reality? Ukrainian law suspends elections under martial law, and Zelensky’s approval rating stands at 57%. Trump also falsely claimed Ukraine started the war, echoing Russian talking points. As U.S. and Russian officials hold talks without Ukraine at the table, questions grow about whose interests are really being served.
As you might imagine, media in Kyiv took exception to the comments of President Trump. This story from the Kyiv Independent lays out the case for their offense; the headline above belongs entirely to the Kyiv Independent as well, but the editorial it conveys is worth considering.
