Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy as Ukrainian Leader Remains Opposed to Land Concessions

Zelenskyy, on April 22, reiterated his opposition to recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty claims over land that Russian forces have taken from Ukraine.

(Left) U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 22, 2025. (Right) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Feb. 12, 2025. Alex Wroblewski and Tetiana Dzhafarova/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump castigated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 23, after the Ukrainian leader said his country would not legally recognize Russian control over Crimea.

The U.S. government recently presented a proposal to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.