Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks suggesting a distant end to the conflict with Russia, former President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval on social media. Trump's criticism comes amidst escalating tensions following a contentious meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. The White House has publicly stated its demand for an apology from Zelenskyy regarding the meeting.

Trump voiced his discontent, stating Zelenskyy's comments were detrimental and implied a lack of interest in peace while receiving American support. He also questioned the strategic implications of European leaders' dependence on the U.S. in addressing the conflict, highlighting their acknowledgment of their inability to handle the situation without American involvement.

Zelenskyy's meetings with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and other European leaders followed the controversial White House visit where he was dismissed before signing a planned rare earth minerals agreement with the Trump administration. Although Zelenskyy has expressed continued willingness to finalize the deal, the White House insists on a public apology.

Senator Lindsey Graham has called for Zelenskyy's resignation, suggesting the Ukrainian president needs to either step down or alter his approach. This call followed a public exchange where Zelenskyy responded to Graham's criticism by suggesting he become a Ukrainian citizen to understand the situation better. Graham retorted by pointing out the lack of democratic processes currently influencing Ukrainian leadership.

Graham expressed concerns about the public perception of Zelenskyy, questioning his suitability as a partner for the United States. While emphasizing the importance of the Ukrainian-American relationship, he questioned Zelenskyy's capacity to effectively negotiate with the U.S. government.