Trump -- like Putin -- appears to be questioning Zelensky's legitimacy.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 19, 2025, amid the Russian attack on Ukraine.President Donald Trump on Tuesday joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in claiming Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lacks legitimacy, the American leader alleging -- without providing evidence -- that Zelenskyy currently has aIn reality, respected polls in Ukraine show that Zelenskyy has over 50% approval among Ukrainians.
Aides in Kyiv were quick to point out on Wednesday that Zelenskyy's recent score of 57% in the KIIS poll was higher than Trump's backing in recent U.S. surveys -- for example, 46.6% with 538, 47% with YouGov/The Economist and 48% with Gallup.Kevin Lamarque/POOL via AP Trump's claims indicated that he -- like Putin -- may now be seeking Zelenskyy's removal as part of any deal to end the war.
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