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Trump and Musk Label Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' Amid Chaos

2/20/2025

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In a tense day for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Elon Musk labeled President Zelenskyy a "dictator," intensifying the political climate. A meeting with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg was abruptly canceled, while national security adviser Mike Waltz pressed Zelenskyy to seek U.S. aid. Amidst this turmoil, Russian strikes tragically claimed the lives of at least seven individuals.

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In a tense day for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Elon Musk labeled President Zelenskyy a "dictator," intensifying the political climate. A meeting with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg was abruptly canceled, while national security adviser Mike Waltz pressed Zelenskyy to seek U.S. aid. Amidst this turmoil, Russian strikes tragically claimed the lives of at least seven individuals.