Trump's Frustrations with Zelenskyy Escalate as US Turns Up Pressure on Ukraine to Reach Peace Deal
President Donald Trump's frustrations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are escalating as the US turns up pressure on Ukraine to reach a peace deal ending the conflict with Russia.

The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on Ukraine to reach a peace deal with Russia amid growing frustration from President Donald Trump over the ongoing conflict, with tensions escalating between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US has been urging Ukraine to accept a Russian-backed peace proposal that would limit Kyiv's access to Western military aid. Trump's irritation with Zelenskyy is reportedly growing as he becomes increasingly frustrated with the stalemate in the conflict. The pressure on Ukraine comes as Washington seeks to reduce its involvement in the conflict and ease tensions between Russia and the West.