Trump believes Zelensky is bluffing and putting pressure on Ukraine

Trump believes that «Putin holds all the cards» and pressure should be put on Kyiv

President of the United States Donald Trump believes that the statements Vladimir Zelensky about Ukraine's readiness for peace agreements is a «bluff», and the real advantages in the war are on the side of Russia. This was written by The Times, citing sources familiar with the consultations.

According to the newspaper, Trump is convinced that the Ukrainian president is trying to win more favourable terms of the deal, despite Kyiv's «weak position». In contrast, Putin, according to the American leader, «holds all the cards», which determines the logic of pressure.

The article notes that Trump did not change the approach to war since his meeting with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office back in February. He still believes that the main pressure should be directed at not at Putin, but at Ukraine, He believes that it is this country that should make concessions to end the war.

The Times analysts warn that this position could complicate negotiations and increase pressure on Kyiv at a time when Ukraine is facing potentially its most difficult diplomatic choice since the war.