Zelenskyy Criticizes Vance for Justifying Putin's Actions Amid Ukraine's Devastating War Toll

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Updated Apr 14, 2025, 02:05 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns over the influence of Russian narratives in the United States, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict with Russia. In an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, Zelenskyy criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance for appearing to justify the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy highlighted the stark contrast between the aggressor, Russia, and the victim, Ukraine, in the war. He emphasized that Ukraine did not start the conflict and accused Vance of presenting an 'altered reality' about the situation. This criticism follows a tense Oval Office meeting in February where Zelenskyy clashed with President Donald Trump and Vance over the war. During the meeting, Vance accused Zelenskyy of conducting a 'propaganda tour'. The Ukrainian president also extended an invitation to Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the impact of the war firsthand, including the recent attack on Sumy where 32 civilians, including 2 children, were killed. Zelenskyy's comments reflect his frustration with what he perceives as a shift in U.S. policy and rhetoric towards the conflict, influenced by Russian narratives. He cited the devastating toll of the war, with 1,700 attacks on schools, 600 children dead, 780 hospital attacks, 13,000 civilians killed, and up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers dead. Zelenskyy also mentioned that 20% of Ukraine is occupied by Russian forces, and an estimated 200,000 Russian troops have been killed. He stressed the failure of ceasefires and the need for a peacekeeping force to ensure Ukrainian security, warning of the risk of escalation into a world war if Putin's ambitions to reclaim territories under NATO protection are not checked.

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