Politics
Zelensky confronts Trump in public over US concessions to Russia
October 19, 2026 at 02:57 AM
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2 reports · over 3 hours
Zelensky has accused the Trump administration of pressuring Ukraine into surrendering, citing Starlink restrictions, delayed missile deliveries, and sanctions relief for Moscow.
- Zelensky, in a Bloomberg interview, accused Washington of "unfriendly" steps — restricting Starlink access and delaying Patriot missile deliveries — intended to push Ukraine toward capitulation.
- Zelensky offered to stop strikes on Russian diesel facilities in exchange for more Patriot missiles, saying Ukraine receives 12 interceptors monthly, roughly a quarter of the Biden-era pace.
- Ukraine said Russian forces targeted power substations over the weekend, cutting electricity to tens of thousands of households.
- Zelensky warned the Trump-Putin diesel agreement could lead to further deals on Russian gas and broader easing of sanctions on Moscow.

