As Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have maintained a close relationship, many have questioned where the president's loyalties lie in mediating peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. European countries previously accused Trump of sidelining Ukraine in peace talks after U.

Concerns about US foreign policy and national security are in the limelight amidst Donald Trump's growing ties with Russia. This comes after Ukrainian President Zelensky left the White House early after a contentious meeting on Friday.

US President Donald Trump responded Sunday to criticism over his increasing closeness to Russia on Ukraine, saying the United States should worry "less" about Vladimir Putin. Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war and Russia was on full display days earlier when he berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of reporters at the White House.