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Zelensky Says No Personal Issue With Trump Despite Tensions

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has told CNN that there is nothing personal between him and former US President Donald Trump, despite a bitter public spat that sent relations between Kyiv and Washington plummeting in recent months.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Wednesday 22nd October, 2026, Zelensky said his focus remains on securing Ukraine’s sovereignty and peace for his people, not on personal disagreements. He acknowledged tensions over aid, strategy and public statements but insisted that Ukraine-US relations must rise above personalities.

Zelensky’s comments come after months of strained exchanges, with Trump criticizing US funding for Ukraine and Zelensky pushing back against calls for quick concessions to Russia. The fallout had raised fears in Europe about the future of Western support for Ukraine as the war continues.

According to CNN, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine respects the democratic choices of the American people and is ready to work with any US administration that supports international law and territorial integrity. He said personal feelings cannot override the strategic partnership needed to end the war and rebuild Ukraine.

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Political analysts say Zelensky’s conciliatory tone may be aimed at resetting ties ahead of crucial US decisions on military aid and peace negotiations. The Ukrainian leader has repeatedly said that unity among Western allies is critical to countering Russian aggression and achieving a just peace.

Full interview via CNN. Howedey.com will continue tracking reactions from Washington, Kyiv and global capitals as the story develops.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com

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