February 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday depicted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's presence at peace talks as "not very important."

In an interview on Fox News Radio's The Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday, Trump criticized Zelensky's handling of the war. "I've been watching this man for years now, as his cities get demolished, as his people get killed, as the soldiers get decimated."

Trump went on to accuse Zelensky of lacking leverage in negotiations. "He has no cards," said Trump.

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