Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed pain over US President Donald Trump's statements regarding Ukraine, specifically after Trump called for a new Ukrainian president. In an interview on October 14 with Piers Morgan, Zelensky said it was hurtful when Trump took sides against Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and criticized Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Zelensky maintained that Ukraine values its partnership but emphasized that their country's interests extend beyond business dealings.
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On October 10, 2026, US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, citing high diesel prices in the U.S. as a result of the war with Russia. Trump accused Zelensky of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the conflict and blamed him for contributing to global fuel shortages by attacking Russian refineries. This came after Trump announced a deal on Friday to buy Russian diesel, despite sanctions against Moscow. European allies expressed dismay at this agreement, saying they stood firmly by their commitment to sanctions. Meanwhile, Zelensky warned of increased missile strikes in Ukraine and discussed shoring up air defenses with leaders like Emmanuel Macron. The Ukrainian president described Trump's diesel deal as "a gift" to Putin and emphasized that every billion dollars Russia earns from exports helps fund its war efforts. On October 14, during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Zelensky said it was "painful" when Trump chose a different side in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia, though he acknowledged the situation is more complex than just personal feelings.

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Zelensky PERSON · 5× Trump PERSON · 4× Ukraine GPE · 4× Russia GPE · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× LONDON GPE · 1× Piers Morgan Uncensored ORG · 1× Russian NORP · 1× Ukrainian NORP · 1× Volodymyr Zelensky PERSON · 1×

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Asked if he felt betrayed by Trump, who at the weekend called for Ukraine to get a new president having agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, Zelensky replied: “Really, yes ... but it’s a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings.”
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Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side · assertive framing

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side LONDON - asserted
Trump → say → side
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview on Oct 14 that it was “painful” when Donald Trump took another side in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, after the US President said Zelensky should be replaced. asserted
Zelensky → say → Russia
Zelensky told Piers Morgan Uncensored: “It’s painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side.” asserted
Trump → tell → side
He also said that he was OK with Trump being in the middle of Ukraine and Russia, but added: “If you are in the middle, you have to stay in the middle.” asserted
you → say → middle
Asked if he felt betrayed by Trump, who at the weekend called for Ukraine to get a new president having agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, Zelensky replied: “Really, yes ... but it’s a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings.” asserted
it → ask → emotions
“It’s a pity we are losing (a) strong partner,” he added. asserted
he → ’ → partner
Zelensky also said: “We are not selling our country ... asserted
We → say → country
it’s not about business for us, it’s just our life and this is our country.” asserted
this → ’ → us
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