Senator James Lankford expressed concern on Sunday about Russian President Vladimir Putin reneging on agreements, supporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s view that Putin cannot be trusted. This comes after a tense exchange in the Oval Office where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not thanking the U.S. enough for its support. Current and former Russian officials praised Trump for his confrontational stance towards Zelenskyy.
The Trump administration has taken a controversial foreign policy approach, with President Trump falsely calling Zelenskyy a dictator and blaming Ukraine for the conflict with Russia. Administration officials have criticized Zelenskyy and questioned his ability to participate in peace negotiations with Russia.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have both criticized Zelenskyy’s leadership, questioning his motivations and requests for U.S. support. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggested that Zelenskyy’s goal of a Ukrainian victory in the conflict could lead to a potentially catastrophic outcome.
Some Republicans in Congress, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, have raised concerns about the administration’s approach to Ukraine, with Senator Lindsey Graham initially suggesting that Zelenskyy should resign. However, Senator Lankford has rejected calls for Zelenskyy to step down, warning that it could lead to chaos in Ukraine.
Overall, the situation highlights the divisions within the U.S. government over its policy towards Ukraine and Russia, with some officials calling for a different approach to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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