In a series of controversial statements, Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that Ukraine is to blame for the ongoing war with Russia. Trump stated that Zelensky should have negotiated a deal sooner and accused him of starting the conflict. As tensions continue, he suggested that Ukraine should hold elections to potentially replace Zelensky, pointing to a drastic low in his approval ratings, which Trump claims are around 4%. Amidst this, Trump expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a peace deal but remarked that Ukraine should never have started the war. His comments come as rumors swirl about potential meetings between him and Russian President Putin, further complicating the landscape of the conflict in Ukraine.