Trump blames Zelensky for blocking Ukraine peace, says Putin wants talks and U.S. aid to Ukraine is wasteful.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a recent interview, accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of blocking a peace deal with Russia, claiming Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate. Trump asserted Zelensky lacks leverage and must act decisively, echoing past criticism of U.S. aid to Ukraine as wasteful and praising Putin. His comments come amid ongoing war, a recent U.S. military campaign against Iran, and growing domestic debate over continued support for Ukraine.