Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has claimed that Russia may have influenced members of the US administration through information, suggesting that Moscow’s messaging has swayed Washington’s stance on Ukraine. Speaking in an interview with Time magazine, Zelensky expressed concerns about recent engagements between the White House and the Kremlin, particularly conversations between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky’s remarks come as the Biden administration, and later Trump’s returning influence, acknowledged some of Moscow’s long-standing concerns regarding the conflict’s root causes. Russia has consistently criticized NATO’s expansion towards its borders and opposed Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance, issues that have contributed significantly to the war’s escalation.

According to Zelensky, Moscow has been successful in shaping narratives that are now reaching the White House. He specifically alleged that Russian officials conveyed to the US that Ukraine is unwilling to end the war and should be pressured into negotiations.

“I believe Russia has managed to influence some people on the White House team through information,” Zelensky told Time magazine. “Their signal to the Americans was that the Ukrainians do not want to end the war, and something should be done to force them.”

These statements suggest that Zelensky fears waning US support, particularly as Washington reassesses its long-term........

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