Donald Trump Branded 'Putin's Puppet' After Blaming Zelenskyy For Peace Talks Failure

Donald Trump Branded 'Putin's Puppet' After Blaming Zelenskyy For Peace Talks Failure

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands at the start of a joint news conference following a meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club last month. Donald Trump has been branded “Putin’s puppet” after he blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his failure to end the war in Ukraine . The US president said Vladimir Putin was “ready to make a deal”, but it was being blocked by the Ukrainian leader. His comments come despite the fact that Russia has rejected every peace offer so far and is continuing to bomb Ukraine. Speaking to Reuters, Trump said of Putin: “I think he’s ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal.” Asked why his attempts at ending the war had so far failed, Trump replied: “Zelenskyy.” Under Trump’s peace proposals, Zelenskyy would need to give up land which is already occupied by Russia – something which is forbidden by Ukraine’s constitution. Asked why he believed Zelenskyy was holding back on negotiations, Trump said: “I just think he’s, you know, having a hard time getting there.” Social media users were predictably harsh in response to Trump’s comments. NEW: Trump told Reuters that Vladimir Putin is “ready to make a deal.” When asked what is preventing a deal, Trump replied: “Zelensky.” “I just think he’s, you know, having a hard time getting there,” Trump added. Putin’s puppet. pic.twitter.com/vx9TjeUEkf — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) January 15, 2026 After Donald Trump is in the dust bin of history, I hope we never again have a US president who is so f****** stupid. Or evil. — The Ghost of Grandpa Fella (@ghostofgrandpa) January 15, 2026 Putin’s buddy — Warren Hudson (@warrenh31310223) January 15, 2026 There he goes again. Blaming victim Ukraine instead of condemning aggressor Russia. pic.twitter.com/7riybg1nov — Lev Havryliv (@LevHavryliv) January 15, 2026 PUTIN'S PUPPET ALRIGHT! pic.twitter.com/CH1NvBVNib — Helen Ram @lallysrose (@lallysrose) January 15, 2026 Related... UK Debunks 'False Rhetoric' At Heart Of Putin's Ukraine Invasion Starmer Says The UK Will Send Troops To Ukraine If There's A Peace Deal. So What Happens Now? Trump Pours Cold Water Over Claim Ukraine Hit Putin's Home In Surprise Boost For Kyiv

Football transfer rumours: Everton to sign Youssef En-Nesyri and Callum Wilson?

Football transfer rumours: Everton to sign Youssef En-Nesyri and Callum Wilson?

Today’s rumours are air-tight David Moyes is a keen admirer of massive centre-forwards, so it should not come as a surprise that Everton want to bring in all 6ft 2in of Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. An initial loan offer, with a £20m option, is on the table for the Moroccan, leaving a decision to made in Istanbul. There is a chance Callum Wilson could swap West Ham for Merseyside to join up with Moyes, too. Nottingham Forest are also interested in En-Nesyri but their main striking target is Olympiakos’ veteran forward, Mehdi Taremi. Sean Dyche was hoping for a quiet month but needs must and that could include sending Oleksandr Zinchenko back to Arsenal after a very forgettable loan spell at the City Ground. Continue reading...