Former U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent Newsmax interview, saying Zelensky does not seek resolution and suggesting the conflict in Ukraine could end without him. Trump said Zelensky was unsuitable for U.S. interactions, adding it was easier to deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described attacks on Russian refineries as "disgraceful," blaming them for rising fuel prices. Trump also accused Zelensky of destroying Ukraine and called for elections and a swift end to the conflict.