Trump refuses to call Putin a dictator
Kyiv • UNN
Donald Trump said that he does not use the word “dictator” lightly in reference to Putin. Earlier, he called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” which drew criticism from European leaders.
US President Donald Trump has refused to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, UNN reports.
Asked if he would use the term dictator to describe Putin, Trump bellowed: "I don't use those words lightly.
Addendum
Last week, Trump harshly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator without elections.
The leaders of the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Britain criticized Trump's statement calling Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections." The KIIS refuted Trump's words about Zelenskyy's 4% approval rating, pointing to 60% of Ukrainians' trust.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy saidthat he is not offended by US President Donald Trump for calling him a "dictator."