Trump Denies Calling Zelensky a Dictator Despite Public Statements

The U.S. president faces scrutiny for contradicting his past remarks while announcing a new minerals deal with Ukraine.

Donald Trump denied calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator,' despite having made such remarks publicly, including on his Truth Social platform.
Critics accused Trump of either lying or experiencing memory lapses, questioning his credibility and cognitive state during a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Trump announced a new U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, emphasizing its economic benefits and framing it as a way to reimburse American taxpayers for aid to Ukraine.
The deal was signed ahead of a planned meeting between Trump and Zelensky, where discussions on Ukraine's future and the ongoing conflict with Russia are expected to continue.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned against any peace agreement that could reward Russian aggression, while Trump expressed trust in Vladimir Putin's commitment to a potential deal.