Trump ‘loves’ Putin’s hold on power? Zelensky’s bombshell take on US–Russia ties amid diesel deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a pointed assessment of US President Donald Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying Trump openly expresses respect for leaders who remain in power for decades. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelensky suggested Trump sees long-serving leaders as strong, intensifying scrutiny of Washington’s approach to Moscow. The remarks come amid controversy...