Zelenskyy says Trump’s recent moves leave Ukraine feeling abandoned
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Piers Morgan he feels betrayed by Donald Trump’s latest actions, which he says weaken Ukraine’s partnership with the United States.
During a conversation with British host Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he feels let down by Donald Trump’s recent policy choices, which he perceives as favoring Russia over Ukraine. He argued that the loss of robust U.S. support is not a result of Ukraine’s own shortcomings. Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel to global markets, a move Zelenskyy linked to ongoing sanctions over the war.
The U.S. president also suggested that Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries are driving up oil prices, and he urged Kyiv to curb its fuel consumption. Additionally, Zelenskyy condemned new limits on the use of Starlink satellite internet, calling it a “big mistake” that hampers Ukrainian combat capabilities. Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov later reported that Starlink connectivity and speed are being restored, allowing drones to resume operations.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning outlets covered this 5h later
Why it matters
The comments highlight strained U.S.-Ukraine ties amid the war, affecting military aid and diplomatic support.
How the sides frame it
HIGH AGREEMENTAll camps report Zelenskyy's claim that Trump’s actions—particularly the diesel deal and threats to intelligence sharing—make Ukraine feel abandoned or betrayed.
LEFT
Left-leaning coverage portrays Trump’s diesel agreement and intel threats as a betrayal that leaves Ukraine vulnerable and abandoned.
CENTER
Center coverage emphasizes the concrete threat to intelligence sharing and the limited impact of the diesel deal, framing Ukraine’s response as a defensive necessity.
The left emphasises
- Trump’s diesel deal is a betrayal that endangers Ukraine.
- Threats to halt intelligence sharing pressure Kyiv.
- Starlink limits are a “big mistake” for Ukrainian defense.
How this story developed
- Sep 29 US officials describe talks with Russian envoy as constructive amid Ukraine war
- Oct 13 Russia committed to an initial shipment of 300,000 tonnes of diesel with additional shipments planned for November and later.
- Oct 13 Ukraine said Russian strikes continued after Trump’s cease‑fire claim and a controversial diesel import deal was approved.
- Oct 13 British Foreign Secretary David Miliband warned that relations with Washington have become difficult after Donald Trump suggested a new Ukrainian leader and claimed Vladimir Putin favours a peace deal.
- Oct 13 German leader Friedrich Merz publicly rejected the Russian diesel deal and reaffirmed support for Zelensky.
- Oct 13 Zelensky called the deal a "gift for Putin" and escalated drone attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure.
- Oct 13 Zelensky announced that Ukraine has sent peace proposals to Washington.
- Oct 14 Twelve senators sent a letter to President Trump urging the cancellation of the Russian diesel import license.
- Oct 14 Miliband added a call to revisit frozen‑asset limits at the Warsaw forum.
- Oct 14 Donald Trump announced a unilateral diesel‑sanctions lift and called for an energy cease‑fire earlier this week.
- Oct 14 Prime Minister Burnham said he will meet President Zelensky to restore support following President Trump's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, pledging faster weapons deliveries and new sanctions.
- Oct 14 Death toll rises to at least three and power outage affects about 600,000 residents
- Oct 14 The Russian diesel export agreement announced by Trump disrupted ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Miami.
- Oct 14 Burnham announced accelerated delivery of lightweight missiles and signaled new sanctions against Russia.
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