Tensions on the rise between Trump, Zelensky as US delays Patriot: A practical reader guide

Tensions on the rise between Trump, Zelensky as US delays Patriot: A practical reader guide

The ties between the United States and Ukraine are once again on a decline, especially after US President Donald Trump r ejected a bill to sanction Russian oil. Furthermore, the US President’s recent remarks against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have only added to the tension.

the US president now appears to be easing up on Russia and Vladimir Putin While Trump’s relationship with Zelensky has always been a moving target. “The missiles are ready, and they could already be in Ukraine. The bill, named after late South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, targeted the flow of financial resources fueling Russia’s war and warned of 100 per cent tariffs on countries that trade with Russia, especially India and China.

Trump also announced a deal with Moscow to import diesel fuel to curb the sharp rise in gas prices due to the ongoing war the US has waged against Iran While waiving off this sanction.

But unfortunately, there is still no approval,” he said. This comes after Trump decided on Friday to waive sanctions on Russia in a bill that Congress overwhelmingly passed to support Ukraine.

a report from the Washington Post, citing government officials, states that the Trump administration has not approved the transfer of missiles While the US is yet to officially comment on the matter.

“Russia killed six people, including a mother and her child, who was just over a year old,” Zelenskyy said on X, adding that this “is how Russia responds to sanctions waivers and reduced pressure.”

Responding to this, Ukrainian foreign minister Andriy Sybiga said that such a meeting would “only encourage Putin to continue this war”.