Tensions Increase: Trump Administration Criticizes Zelenskyy During Conflict with Russia.

President Trump's team criticized Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy. They said Zelenskyy should be more thankful for US help and be open to making peace with Russia. Some even said Zelenskyy should quit, even though Ukrainians support him.

Trump's team was angry that Zelenskyy wasn't happy with how he was treated at the White House. Trump had canceled an important agreement with Ukraine. This fight makes it unclear what will happen with US-Ukraine relations and the war with Russia.

Trump's security advisor, Mike Waltz, compared Zelenskyy to Winston Churchill. He said Churchill was also voted out of office even though he led during World War II. Waltz thinks Zelenskyy might need to step aside so Ukraine can negotiate peace with Russia, even if it means giving up some land.

Other important people like Mike Johnson and Tulsi Gabbard agreed with Trump's team. They believe Zelenskyy needs to be more thankful or let someone else lead Ukraine. They think this is important before the US will help with peace talks again.

While this was happening, Zelenskyy got support from European countries. The UK promised more weapons to help Ukraine defend itself. Some US senators criticized Trump's actions, saying it's wrong to abandon allies and support Putin.