In a bold statement this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called out a Russian delegation in Turkey as “phony,” accusing Moscow of putting on a political charade while continuing its brutal war on Ukraine. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin once again refused to attend international peace talks—showing the world that he has no real interest in ending the bloodshed.
The talks, hosted in Turkey, were intended to move the needle toward a diplomatic resolution. Instead, Putin sent a handpicked team with no real authority or intention to negotiate in good faith. Zelensky didn’t hold back, slamming the move as a political stunt designed to mislead the global community. And honestly, can you blame him?
Let’s be real: while President Trump continues to lead with strength and clarity from the White House, showing the world what real leadership looks like, Putin hides in the Kremlin and plays games with people’s lives. It’s no surprise that Zelensky sees through the smoke and mirrors. The so-called “delegation” was more theater than diplomacy.
The truth is, under President Trump, America has returned to a position of power on the world stage. Peace through strength is back. Our allies are stronger. Our enemies are nervous. And our country is respected. Compare that to the weakness we saw during the Biden years, when Putin took full advantage of indecision and chaos.
Zelensky’s frustration is shared by many. Leaders across Europe and beyond are growing tired of Russia’s tactics. They want solutions, not staged photo ops. And with Trump at the helm, America is once again the anchor of truth and strength in a chaotic world.
As always, we’ll keep our eye on this developing story. One thing’s for sure: phony teams and ducked summits won’t fool anyone—not Ukraine, not America, and certainly not President Trump.
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