EXPLAINER: Putin’s affection, dreaded for Jailonski … How did Trump shook the world within a week. How Donald Trump Changed The World In Last One Week With Comments on Putin and Zelensky

Last updated:February 21, 2025, 05:31 IST

Donald Trump News: US President Donald Trump accused Ukraine of starting the war. Then Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailonsky was called a ‘dictator without election’ and put ghee in the fire.

Trump surprised everyone by making a statement about the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia ukraine war: Donald Trump has brought great earthquake in world politics in a week. While he took a soft stance on Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, he made a sharp attack on Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonski. His recent statement is not only raising questions on America’s foreign policy, but can also affect the Russia-Ukraine war.

‘Putin wants to finish war’

Trump claimed that Putin does not want to control the entire Ukraine, but wants to end the war soon. On Wednesday, he said that he feels that the ‘ceasefire’ is possible in the ‘near future’. Earlier too, Trump had said that he had a conversation with Putin and he has agreed to end the war.

Attack on Jailonsky: ‘Dictator without election’

Trump’s resentment about Jailonski came to light when he called the Ukrainian President a ‘dictator without election’. His response came after Jailonsky’s remarks in which he accused Trump of working in ‘Disinformation Space’.

Trump’s worry increased on Ukraine

Ukrainian officials were already concerned about Trump’s stance. According to the NBC News report, after Trump’s victory, Ukraine supporters in Washington advised Jailonsky to look flexible in peace talks. But mixed signs from the Trump administration made Ukraine into confusion.

Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Ukrainian officials that the US could reduce its military appearance in Europe. Also, the proposed agreement between the US and Ukraine on the rare economy minerals hanged in the balance.

Differences in American Republican Party too

The attack on Trump’s Jailonski also caused panic in American politics. The Republican party was divided into two parts. Some leaders stood with Trump, while some supported Ukraine. The Senate Magority Leader John Theun, silent on the issue and said, ‘Presidents express their own views.’

At the same time, Senator Thom Tilis opted out of Trump’s comment and said, ‘I will not use this word.’ But some Republican leaders, such as Senator Josh Holly, pressured Jailonski to hold elections and said that they should have maintained democracy despite the war.

Trump’s old resentment

Trump’s resentment towards Jailonski is not new. He has already questioned the American help being given to Ukraine. According to him, America should talk directly to Russia, not Ukraine should give “blank check”.

According to the NBC News report, the Trump administration had already indicated that their meetings with American officials could be canceled if Jailonski did not accept certain conditions. Trump has been describing himself as the only leader capable of ending the war and now he has described Jailonsky as “obstacle” in this path.

‘Ukraine should have dealt’

Trump says that Ukraine should have “deal” to avoid war. This statement created a big controversy in America’s politics. Criticizing Trump, the Senate Democratic leader Chak Shumar said, “It is shameful that an US President is attacking our colleague and supporting a thug like Putin.”

Republican Senator John Kennedy also dismissed Trump’s claim, saying, ‘Vladimir Putin started this battle. He is a gangster whose heart is black.

US-Ukraine affects relationships

After Trump’s statements, Tension has increased further in the relationship between Ukraine and America. Negotiations between American and Russian authorities continue, but Ukraine is excluded from it. This has increased the concern of the Jailonsky administration. Ukraine’s top officials, such as President’s advisor Mikhailo Podoliaq, questioned why the US is trying to compromise with Russia by ignoring its ally Ukraine.