Zelenskyy: Ukraine “is losing a strong partner” in the United States

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that his country “is losing a strong partner” in the United States, saying in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan that recent U.S. moves have weakened Washington’s support for Kyiv.

Zelenskyy called it painful when the U.S. president takes sides rather than backing Ukraine, but added that Kyiv would not object if Washington adopted a neutral stance. He suggested that someone is pushing the U.S. president toward a position that "is not on the right side of history."

Military aid, communications and intelligence under strain

Ukrainian officials have said that imposed speed limits on Starlink services hindered the country’s ability to defend itself and to respond to Russian attacks. Elon Musk posted on X that "Starshield," the military version of Starlink, is under the control of the U.S. military and President Trump.

Loss of access to Western intelligence also made Ukraine more vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile strikes, Ukrainian authorities say, although President Trump has insisted the United States has not stopped intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Last week, Trump announced he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import large quantities of Russian diesel into the United States to try to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm Congressional elections. The proposed deal drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats who warned it could help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine, violate existing U.S. laws and draw Washington closer to Moscow.

It remains unclear whether the agreement would deliver the additional fuel volumes Trump said he wants. Energy experts note that importing Russian diesel is unlikely to bring down U.S. prices, which have risen largely because of disruptions caused by the American war against Iran.

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