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Trump “can't believe” he called Zelenskyy dictator

Anna Fechan
28 February, 2025 Friday
11:35

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise that he had previously called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator several times

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He made this statement during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on February 27, as reported by European Pravda.

When asked by a BBC correspondent if he still considers Zelenskyy a dictator, Trump said: "Did I say that? I can't believe I would say that. Next question."

  • U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a dictator without elections whose approval ratings are declining.
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