Trump’s Putin Deal Stirs Zelenskyy Warning Over Ukraine Ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Deputy Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street as Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours after returning to the White House. Trump has again suggested that a Ukrainian capitulation is required for peace and has called for a change of government in Kyiv, claiming a partial cease‑fire had been agreed despite ongoing Russian bombardments.

Zelenskyy said recent Russian missile strikes have hit without the usual U.S. intelligence warnings that have previously helped Ukrainian defenses. He also warned that Ukrainian forces are losing access to the Starlink satellite network, which is owned by Elon Musk, raising concerns about coordinated pressure to favor Russia as the Kremlin’s advances stall and its economy weakens.

The editorial notes that no expert expected Trump’s promise to be realistic and describes his stance as a “grotesque view” that could jeopardise Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian aggression.

Why It Matters

The United States and its European partners are closely watching U.S. policy shifts that could affect the balance of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.