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Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful'

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Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful'. (2026, October 14). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-15/zelenskyy-trump-podcast-painful-take-russias-side/107268134

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment in an interview with Piers Morgan after US President Donald Trump criticized him and lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports, which seemed to favor Russia over Ukraine in their ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy said it was "painful" when Trump took sides against Ukraine and felt that losing a strong partner would hurt his country's interests. The move also coincides with efforts by the US president to link Ukrainian attacks to rising fuel prices and is happening ahead of crucial midterm elections where Democrats could gain control, potentially opposing Trump’s agenda.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-14, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

On October 10, 2026, US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to get a new president, specifically targeting President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he blamed for high US diesel prices by striking Russian oil refineries. Trump accused Zelensky of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia and causing problems globally, particularly impacting American farmers. The day before, Trump had struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy Russian diesel despite sanctions against Moscow. This move was seen as undermining support for Ukraine and shifting blame for rising fuel prices onto Zelensky rather than acknowledging issues like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to his war in Iran.

In response, on October 14, Zelensky told Piers Morgan Uncensored that it is "painful" when Trump takes another side in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky acknowledged feeling betrayed but emphasized that the situation was more complex than personal emotions and stated clearly that Ukraine would not sell out its interests for business deals.

Written for “Trump Pressures Ukraine For New President” on 2026-10-14, grounded in this article and the 24 other(s) covering the same event.

Why this leaning score

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Topics

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Subjects

Trump PERSON · 7× Zelenskyy PERSON · 5× Ukraine GPE · 4× Russia GPE · 3× Piers Morgan PERSON · 2× Russian NORP · 2× Ukrainian NORP · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Kremlin ORG · 1× Volodymyr Zelenskyy PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is "painful" for Donald Trump to take another side in Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, after the US president said Mr Zelenskyy should be replaced.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14

🔮 He has argued lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would bring down fuel prices, but the move has been criticised by European leaders.

2026-10-14 · ABC News (AU)

Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful' · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 1 hedged)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is "painful" for Donald Trump to take another side in Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, after the US president said Mr Zelenskyy should be replaced. asserted

Zelenskyy → say → Russia

Mr Trump's rhetoric towards Ukraine and Mr Zelenskyy has hardened in recent weeks, with the US president agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. asserted

president → harden → exports

Mr Trump also sought to impose an "energy ceasefire" on Ukraine and Russia over the weekend, a move that appeared to catch Mr Zelenskyy by surprise and one ignored by the Kremlin. asserted

that → seek → Kremlin

In an interview on the Piers Morgan Uncensored podcast published on Tuesday, local time, Mr Zelenskyy said it was a "pity we are losing a [strong] partner". asserted

we → publish → partner

"It's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side," he told Piers Morgan. asserted

he → choose → Morgan

He said he was comfortable with Mr 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 Mr Trump, Mr Zelenskyy said: "Really, yes … but it's a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings. asserted

it → ask → emotions

We are not selling our country … asserted

We → sell → country

With his popularity sliding in the polls, Mr Trump has sought to frame Ukrainian drone attacks as being responsible for high diesel prices, rather than the ongoing war between the US and Iran. asserted

Trump → slide → US

He has argued lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would bring down fuel prices, but the move has been criticised by European leaders. asserted

move → argue → leaders

It comes ahead of crucial midterm elections in the US, where voters are increasingly expressing frustration over the cost of living and high inflation. asserted

voters → come → living

While Mr Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda could face greater opposition if the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and Senate. uncertain

Democrats → face → Representatives