How Zelensky ran out of patience with Trump — and what it means for US-Ukraine relations
April 30, 2026 8:18 PM 8 min read Politics by Tim Zadorozhnyy Listen to this article or download for later 11 min This audio is created with AI assistanc e In just two months, President Volodymyr Zelensky shifted from being the first world leader to back a U.S. military operation in the Middle East to openly criticizing Washington's foreign policy. The noticeable change of tone came at a moment when Ukraine and the U.S. have once again reached a difficult impasse in bilateral relations, with Washington consumed by its war against Iran and the fragile diplomacy surrounding a possible settlement. Washington's public messaging, weapons uncertainty, and what Ukrainian officials describe as broken promises are fueling frustration in Kyiv, according to three people familiar with the matter. "It's clear who we're dealing with… there are objectively difficult situations that don't foster a positive atmosphere," one senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv ...