Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has intensified in recent days, as the relationship between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enters a new period of uncertainty.
The rift between Trump and Zelenskyy has grown as Trump has pursued a deal for Russian diesel and pressed Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. Speaking with Axios on Oct. 9, Zelenskyy said the diesel deal is “not fair and not honest” and described it as a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump has since accused Zelenskyy of failing to take viable off-ramps to end the Russia–Ukraine war and said Ukraine should choose a new president….