politics
March 16, 2026
Trump calls Zelensky the ‘last person we need help from’
Donald Trump has rejected Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal to involve Ukraine in countering Iranian drones in the Middle East
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to help intercept Iranian drones in the Middle East.
- Trump stated that Washington does not require Ukrainian assistance and that Zelensky is the 'last person' they need help from.
- Trump criticized Zelensky's approach to negotiations with Moscow, suggesting he is less willing to make a deal than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Trump has previously advocated for a negotiated settlement between Kiev and Moscow.
- The head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament warned Ukraine against involvement in the conflict, suggesting potential retaliation.
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