Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment in an interview with Piers Morgan after US President Donald Trump criticized him and lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports, which seemed to favor Russia over Ukraine in their ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy said it was "painful" when Trump took sides against Ukraine and felt that losing a strong partner would hurt his country's interests. The move also coincides with efforts by the US president to link Ukrainian attacks to rising fuel prices and is happening ahead of crucial midterm elections where Democrats could gain control, potentially opposing Trump’s agenda.

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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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is "painful" for Donald Trump to take another side in Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, after the US president said Mr Zelenskyy should be replaced. asserted

Zelenskyy → say → Russia

Mr Trump's rhetoric towards Ukraine and Mr Zelenskyy has hardened in recent weeks, with the US president agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. asserted

president → harden → exports

Mr Trump also sought to impose an "energy ceasefire" on Ukraine and Russia over the weekend, a move that appeared to catch Mr Zelenskyy by surprise and one ignored by the Kremlin. asserted

that → seek → Kremlin

In an interview on the Piers Morgan Uncensored podcast published on Tuesday, local time, Mr Zelenskyy said it was a "pity we are losing a [strong] partner". asserted

we → publish → partner

"It's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side," he told Piers Morgan. asserted

he → choose → Morgan

He said he was comfortable with Mr 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

Asked if he felt betrayed by Mr Trump, Mr Zelenskyy said: "Really, yes … but it's a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings. asserted

it → ask → emotions

We are not selling our country … asserted

We → sell → country

With his popularity sliding in the polls, Mr Trump has sought to frame Ukrainian drone attacks as being responsible for high diesel prices, rather than the ongoing war between the US and Iran. asserted

Trump → slide → US

He has argued lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would bring down fuel prices, but the move has been criticised by European leaders. asserted

move → argue → leaders

It comes ahead of crucial midterm elections in the US, where voters are increasingly expressing frustration over the cost of living and high inflation. asserted

voters → come → living

While Mr Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda could face greater opposition if the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and Senate. uncertain

Democrats → face → Representatives

Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful'

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