On October 19, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bluntly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "killer" in a public statement. Zelensky said that although such remarks might seem impolite and might not meet Trump's expectations of him, he would rather have an honest and transparent partner than someone who is a killer even while smiling. The remarks drew international attention.
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2026-10-18 16:55 · Zelensky on Putin: Putin is a killer. That's why I'm very honest and open to say that he's a killer. Maybe it's not very polite, and maybe not what Trump expects from me. But I'd rather have partners …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Publicly Calls Putin a Killer
2026.10.19 · Verified
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