Name: Trump, Zelenskyy Trade Accusations After US–Russia Talks
Uploaded: 2025-02-19T20:37:43.000Z
Description: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump have traded accusations over the Russia–Ukraine war and how Zelenskyy’s team is faring nearly three years into the conflict.

Don Ma is an anchor and senior business correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City. Don is the anchor and producer of NTD's "Business Matters," which airs weekdays at 4:30 pm ET.

Don Ma

NTD Plus

News

Breaking news and in-depth analysis from the United States and beyond. We bring you the latest updates, exclusive insights, and sharp discussions on the most pressing issues. NTD Newsroom airs Monday–Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

NTD Newsroom

We Need to Strengthen Our Patent System to Prevent Chinese IP Theft: Inventor

‘The Chinese Communist Party Is an Existential Enemy of the United States’: China Analyst

Economist Expects US Dollar ‘to Strengthen’ After US–China Talks

Arleen Richards is NTD's legal correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers all major legal stories. Arleen holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.).


Arleen Richards

Global Celebrations for World Falun Dafa Day Represent ‘Being True, Good and Enduring’: Jan Jekielek

Man Who Visited Every Country Shares Tips on How to Travel With Purpose

China Is ‘Helping Iranian Regime Kill Americans’: Former CIA Operations Officer

Economic Pressure In Hormuz Strait A 'Checkmate Move' From US: Foreign Relations Analyst

Sherry Ning is a reporter based at NTD's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers local news.

Sherry Ning

21-Year-Old Falun Dafa Practitioner Shares Story of Parents' Persecution in China

‘It’s an Important Week’ to Honor ‘Courage and Sacrifice’ of Law Enforcement: Former Officer

‘Opening the Strait of Hormuz by Military Means Is Not Far Off’: National Security Expert

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 15)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 14)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 13)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 12)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 11)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 8)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 7)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 6)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 5)

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (May 4)

NTD Newsroom comprises teams of reporters, editors, and producers assigned to cover breaking news and other stories.


Fast, compelling, first-hand news from China. China in Focus airs Monday–Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

China in Focus

China Sends Warships to Pacific Drill as Tensions With Japan Rise

Reuters is a news agency owned by Thomson Reuters. It employs around 2,500 journalists and 600 photojournalists in about 200 locations worldwide writing in 16 languages.

Reuters

We present news that is truthful and based on facts, outside of the political fog. Instead of focusing on the negative things happening around us, our mission is to give our viewers a good morning with empathetic and uplifting stories. Our aim is to provide an antidote to negativity by shining a light on the best side of people. We speak to inspiring people who positively impact communities, pursue topics that represent our common human values, and will never miss an opportunity to bring you heartwarming stories.

NTD Good Morning

2 US Embassy Personnel Assigned to Cartel Case Killed in Car Accident

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. 

The Associated Press

US News

Gunman Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Louisiana Mass Shooting

Flora Hua is a reporter based at NTD's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers China news, U.S.-China relations, and human rights issues. Flora primarily contributes to NTD's "China in Focus."  

Flora Hua

Trump: Seized Iranian Ship May Have ‘A Gift From China’

Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.


Joseph Lord

Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.

Aldgra Fredly

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman

Wildfires Across Georgia and Florida Have Destroyed Nearly 50 Homes and Are Forcing Evacuations

News you can trust from the U.S. and around the world. Critical information and insight. We cover the stories that others don’t. NTD News Today airs Monday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

NTD News Today

US Warns of China Hacks via Routers, Smart Devices

Juliet Song is an international correspondent exclusively covering China news for NTD. She primarily contributes to NTD's "China in Focus," covering U.S.-China relations, the Chinese regime's human rights abuses, and domestic unrest inside China.

Juliet Song

2 Americans Among Suspected Communist Rebels Killed in Clashes With Troops, Philippine Officials Say

Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs. He was previously a news writer for NTD. 


Ryan Morgan

Mari Otsu is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. 

Mari Otsu

World News

Middle East

Iran

3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds

Health News

3 Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean: WHO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump have traded accusations over the Russia–Ukraine war and how Zelenskyy’s team is faring nearly three years into the conflict.

“Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the U.S. and ‘TRUMP,’ will never be able to settle,” Trump wrote in a Feb. 19 social media <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114031332924234939">post</a>.

He made the comments one day after a U.S. delegation met with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace settlement in the Ukraine conflict and <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-pursues-broader-ties-with-russia-amid-push-for-peace-in-ukraine-5812139" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">improve U.S.–Russia relations</a> more broadly. Ukrainian representatives were not present, and Zelenskyy has sought to distance himself from the meeting and its outcomes.

In Wednesday’s social media post, Trump said Zelenskyy is faring poorly in Ukrainian public opinion polls and called the Ukrainian leader a dictator as the country continues to postpone its regular election schedule.

Under normal circumstances, Zelenskyy would have been up for reelection last spring, but Ukrainian law does not allow elections during a state of martial law. The Kyiv government has extended its martial law status continuously since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

“[Zelenskyy] refuses to have Elections, is very low in Ukrainian Polls, and the only thing he was good at was playing [President Joe Biden] ‘like a fiddle,'” Trump said. “A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left.”

In remarks at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, the previous day, Trump said some polls showed Zelenskyy with an approval rating as low as 4 percent.

On Wednesday, Zelenskyy said Trump was being swayed by disinformation and was undermining efforts to isolate Russia diplomatically.

“We saw this disinformation,” Zelenskyy said in remarks cited by the Kyiv Independent. “We understand it comes from Russia.”

He also warned against attempts to remove him from power in a time of war.

“I would like Trump’s team to have more truth because all of this certainly does not benefit Ukraine. It helps bring [Russian President Vladimir Putin] out of isolation. And I think that Putin and the Russians are very pleased that issues are being discussed with them,” Zelenskyy <a href="https://www.president.gov.ua/news/peremovinami-z-predstavnikami-rf-spolucheni-shtati-dopomogli-96197">told</a> reporters at a press conference on Wednesday.

<em>This is a developing report and will be updated with additional details.</em>

<em>From <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/trump-zelenskyy-trade-accusations-after-us-russia-talks-5812768">The Epoch Times</a></em>

Latest

01_Lead Story

04_Top Stories

Premium Picks

Europe

Management

Russia–Ukraine War

02_Second Lead

Latest Clips

Latest and breaking news, documentaries, movies, and lifestyle content on NTD+.
 
Empower your knowledge and elevate your spirit with NTD+, your go-to destination for truthful news, insightful documentaries, and captivating lifestyle content that enriches your life.

Trump, Zelenskyy Trade Accusations After US–Russia Talks

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (Feb. 19)

Trump Endorses House Budget Plan Over the Senate’s

Shen Yun Artist Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Looking Ahead at Potential ICE Operations

US-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia Discusses Ending War in Ukraine: Analysis

How Zero-Based Budgeting Could Shrink Government Spending: Public Policy Analyst

NTD Newsroom Full Broadcast (Feb. 18)

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. 