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Trump Blasts Ukraine's Zelensky Over US Aid Mismanagement

5/17/2025

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President Trump unleashed his frustration on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a Fox News interview, accusing him of mishandling the $175 billion in US aid since Russia's invasion. He urged European countries to step up their contributions and expressed a willingness to engage with Putin to forge a peace agreement.

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President Trump unleashed his frustration on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a Fox News interview, accusing him of mishandling the $175 billion in US aid since Russia's invasion. He urged European countries to step up their contributions and expressed a willingness to engage with Putin to forge a peace agreement.