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Trump's Gratitude Claims Fact-Checked: Zelenskyy Thanks U.S. 78 Times

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Ukrainian leadership has shown no gratitude for U.S. support.
CNN's Dale fact-checked the claim.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude 78 times since Russia's invasion in 2022, including acknowledgments of Trump's contributions.
Dale noted that Trump told Zelenskyy to be more thankful during a contentious meeting.
The list of Zelenskyy's gratitude has grown by 44 new examples since February, though it does not cover all remarks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Ukrainian leadership has shown no gratitude for U.S. support.
CNN's Dale fact-checked the claim.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude 78 times since Russia's invasion in 2022, including acknowledgments of Trump's contributions.
Dale noted that Trump told Zelenskyy to be more thankful during a contentious meeting.
The list of Zelenskyy's gratitude has grown by 44 new examples since February, though it does not cover all remarks.