Trump criticises Europe for buying Russian oil, slams Ukraine for expressing 'zero gratitude'
Trump’s comments come just hours before senior American and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Geneva to discuss his proposal aimed at halting the conflict.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reignited criticism of Ukraine’s leadership, accusing Kyiv of showing “zero gratitude” for American support as the war with Russia continues. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump also expressed deep frustration with the prolonged conflict and faulted Europe for purchasing Russian oil even as Ukraine battles Moscow’s forces.
“I INHERITED A WAR THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED, A WAR THAT IS A LOSER FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE SO NEEDLESSLY DIED,” Trump wrote. “UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS, AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA,” he added. Calling the war a “human catastrophe,” Trump said the US continues to sell significant quantities of weapons to NATO for Ukraine, while accusing former president Joe Biden of “giving everything for free.”
“GOD BLESS ALL THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE HUMAN CATASTROPHE!” he wrote.
Remarks coincide with high-stakes talks in Geneva
Trump’s comments come just hours before senior American and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Geneva to discuss his proposal aimed at halting the conflict. The White House has given Ukraine until November 27 to approve the plan, which has drawn widespread scrutiny. According to reports, Kyiv is pushing for amendments to the draft, which reportedly accepts several of Russia’s toughest demands.
Trump’s 28-point proposal would require Ukraine to give up contested territory, drastically reduce its military, and permanently forgo NATO membership. On Saturday, Trump told reporters the proposal was “not [his] final offer” but insisted he was determined to stop the fighting “one way or the other.”
Zelensky signals hope for negotiated progress
Ahead of the Geneva meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated cautious optimism, saying diplomatic efforts have been “reinvigorated.”
“The bloodshed must be stopped,” Zelensky wrote on X. “We all need a positive outcome.”
His remarks suggest Kyiv is seeking a path forward, even as Trump’s plan places heavy pressure on Ukraine to make concessions. Trump again criticised European nations for continuing to buy Russian oil, arguing it undermines Western efforts to support Ukraine. His comments echo earlier frustrations that Europe has not done enough to curtail financial flows to Moscow.
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