Zelensky: US Ignores Russia's Assistance to Iran in Attacks, Says He Tells Trump 'He Is Not Always Right'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently shared his apprehensions regarding the United States' neglect of convincing evidence indicating that Russia is providing assistance to Iran in its attacks on American military bases across the Middle East. In an interview with the podcast The Rest is Politics, hosted by Alastair Campbell, Zelensky pointed out that this situation arises from the US's 'reliable' trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky elaborated that he has made multiple attempts to alert the White House about the close military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. He underscored that Russian military satellites have been mapping critical energy infrastructure in Gulf countries and Israel, as well as American military bases throughout the region.

According to the Ukrainian president, the Kremlin has shared this intelligence with Iran to facilitate its attacks. 'I have said this publicly. Have we heard any reaction from the US regarding the need for Russia to stop this?' Zelensky rhetorically questioned. 'The problem is that they trust Putin. And that is unfortunate,' he added.

Furthermore, Zelensky criticized the team of former US President Donald Trump for failing to fully grasp Russia's intentions. He pointed to Trump's negotiators, Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who, according to him, 'spent too much time' with Putin and senior Russian officials.

This duo reportedly visited Moscow five times last year but has yet to set foot in Kyiv. The Ukrainian president noted that he possesses a better understanding of the Russian leader's psychology and his actual military objectives than the White House does.

It is significant to mention that while speaking in an interview with the Italian publication Rai, Zelensky indicated that he is one of the few leaders who openly tells Trump when he is mistaken. 'I am one of the few who tells Trump what I think,' he stated.

This direct communication, according to Zelensky, is crucial for understanding Russia's true intentions and ensuring the security of Ukraine and its allies. In light of recent events and the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, such remarks from the Ukrainian president take on particular importance.