Musk reacts to Ukrainian leader’s controversial approach to negotiations

US billionaire and head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk has expressed his opinion on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent approach to negotiations.

The billionaire shared the remark “Unreal” on X in response to a post claiming that “Zelenskyy tries bold new strategy of insulting the people he's begging for money from”, Caliber.Az reports.

US President Donald Trump has recently sharply criticised President Zelenskyy following a tense and fiery confrontation in the Oval Office, accusing the Ukrainian leader of "disrespecting the United States of America." The two leaders had been set to hold a joint press conference following the signing of a framework mineral agreement, but the scheduled event was abruptly canceled.

Sources familiar with the matter say the exchange escalated quickly, with Trump and Zelenskyy engaging in a shouting match, and Vice President Vance questioning whether Zelenskyy had sufficiently acknowledged US support for Ukraine. The disagreement has sparked concern among policymakers, with many wondering what impact the altercation will have on the US-Ukraine relations going forward.

By Naila Huseynova