Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump NYT - Top Stories By: Maria Varenikova 20 October 2026 at 18:40 Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests. © Ludovic Marin/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.
Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine NYT - Top Stories By: David E. Sanger 20 October 2026 at 08:19 The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine. © Tierney L. Cross/The New York TimesPresident Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago in December.