US President Donald Trump has accused Ukraine of showing “zero gratitude” for American efforts to support the country in its war with Russia.
Speaking on Sunday, Trump criticised Ukrainian officials for what he described as a failure to acknowledge US assistance, including intelligence and military aid, properly. The remarks came as Ukrainian, US and European officials met in Geneva to discuss a draft American plan aimed at ending the conflict.
“Ukraine’s leadership has shown zero gratitude to the US for its efforts, while Europe continues to buy Russian oil,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Trump has championed a 28-point draft plan that calls on Ukraine to cede territory, limit its military and abandon ambitions to join NATO. Many Ukrainians have viewed these proposals as excessive concessions to Russia.
During the Geneva talks, Ukrainian officials expressed gratitude to Trump for his support. Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian delegation, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy himself both thanked the US president before discussions continued with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other American and European officials.
European representatives presented a modified version of the plan that allows Ukraine a larger military and proposes that territorial negotiations begin from the current front line rather than pre-determined boundaries.
The US plan has sparked controversy, with some European allies and US lawmakers questioning its authorship and the extent to which it accommodates Russian demands. Despite the criticism, Trump has insisted the proposal reflects US policy and involvement in efforts to resolve the war.
