After their initial shock at Trump’s false claims that Ukraine is led by a “dictator” who started the war with Russia, the Ukrainian people are rallying around their President.

Summary

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians find unity threatened not just by Russia but also shifting U.S. support.

Donald Trump’s false labeling of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “dictator” has provoked fierce backlash, even from Zelenskyy’s critics, who now rally around him.

With ongoing Russian attacks and Ukrainian forces stretched thin, Trump’s suggestion of a swift end to hostilities raises fears of concessions favoring Russia.

Officials argue that elections amid war would undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Many vow to continue resisting, regardless of major foreign policy changes.

  • @[email protected]English
    -2•12 hours ago

    That honestly doesn’t matter. A loss is a loss.

    They can pat themselves on the back for how they killed a bunch of Russians and Russians killed a bunch of them. At the end of the day, when that Russian flag goes up over Kiev, it will have a much more lasting impact than the defense Ukranians put up.

    I should be clear, I don’t want the Russians to win. It just seems inevitable given the circumstances. We should start learning from their mistakes instead of trying to cover them up.