Zelenskyy Criticizes US Officials Over Russian Narratives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized US Vice President JD Vance for 'justifying' Russia's invasion and promoting distorted narratives about the war during a recent interview on '60 Minutes.' Zelensky expressed concern that Russian disinformation is influencing US politics, stating, 'Russian narratives are prevailing in the US.' He recounted a tense February meeting with Vance and former President Trump, where he felt his explanations about the aggressor-victim dynamic were disregarded. Zelensky emphasized that peace must come from holding Russia accountable as the aggressor and rejected the notion of a negotiated ceasefire that lacks pressure on Moscow. He also invited Vance to visit Ukraine to witness the war's devastation firsthand, countering claims of a 'propaganda tour.' This confrontation reflects a significant rift in US-Ukraine relations amid ongoing conflict and differing perceptions of the war's origins.