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Zelensky expresses concern over US-Russia relations and Trump’s stance

Ukrainian President Zelensky raises alarms about the warming ties between the US and Russia as well as the actions of US President Trump.

19 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern in recent days regarding a potential rapprochement between the US and Russia. These statements were reiterated in various media interviews, with Zelensky emphasizing that such a development could be dangerous for Ukraine.

In an interview with NBC, Zelensky stated that Ukraine is greatly worried if the US were to align itself with Russia. He pointed to recent actions by US President Donald Trump, which include the suspension of new sanctions against Russia. Zelensky warned that under these circumstances, Ukraine would not be able to survive.

Zelensky noted that US support for Ukraine is crucial, especially given the renewed intelligence from the US to counter Russian attacks. This information is considered a vital resource for the Ukrainian armed forces.

Zelensky's concern regarding US policy also unfolds in the context of an alleged proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin. He reportedly suggested a summit involving Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to seek a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict.

According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, this meeting is expected to take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. While Russia apparently aims to garner support for its war objectives, it remains to be seen how Trump will respond to this proposal.

Zelensky calls for Washington to take a clear stance regarding Ukraine and sees a need for action to address geopolitical tensions. Ukraine remains reliant on the support of the international community to defend itself against Russian aggression.

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