US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, suggesting that Kyiv should send someone else to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
The remarks follow a recent political rift over the US decision to waive sanctions on Russia. Speaking on Monday, Trump asserted that a change in negotiators on behalf of Ukraine might be warranted as the country seeks to resolve the ongoing conflict.
The diplomatic friction coincides with domestic political pressure for the administration. As Trump campaigns across the country ahead of the upcoming November midterms, recent polling data indicates a drop in public approval, with Reuters and Washington Post-ABC polls showing his approval rating hovering between 31% and 33%.