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Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed pain over US President Donald Trump's statements regarding Ukraine, specifically after Trump called for a new Ukrainian president. In an interview on October 14 with Piers Morgan, Zelensky said it was hurtful when Trump took sides against Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and criticized Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Zelensky maintained that Ukraine values its partnership but emphasized that their country's interests extend beyond business dealings.

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On October 10, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting opportunities to end the war with Russia and contributing to global fuel shortages through strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This came after Trump signed a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy diesel from Russia, aiming to address high U.S. fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.

Zelensky expressed pain over Trump's decision in an interview on October 14, stating it was "painful" when Trump chose the side of Russia rather than Ukraine. He added that maintaining neutrality without wavering is crucial for partners like Trump but acknowledged a sense of betrayal while emphasizing Ukraine’s commitment to its own sovereignty and citizens.

These developments underscored growing tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, with European leaders voicing support for Ukraine at an EU summit in Brussels following Zelensky's diplomatic outreach amidst deteriorating relations with the U.S.

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Asked if he felt betrayed by Trump, who at the weekend called for Ukraine to get a new president having agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, Zelensky replied: “Really, yes ... but it’s a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings.”

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side · assertive framing

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side LONDON - asserted

Trump → say → side

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview on Oct 14 that it was “painful” when Donald Trump took another side in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, after the US President said Zelensky should be replaced. asserted

Zelensky → say → Russia

Zelensky told Piers Morgan Uncensored: “It’s painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side.” asserted

Trump → tell → side

He also said that he was OK with Trump being in the middle of Ukraine and Russia, but added: “If you are in the middle, you have to stay in the middle.” asserted

you → say → middle

it → ask → emotions

“It’s a pity we are losing (a) strong partner,” he added. asserted

he → ’ → partner

Zelensky also said: “We are not selling our country ... asserted

We → say → country

it’s not about business for us, it’s just our life and this is our country.” asserted

this → ’ → us