Trump says not to remember branding Zelensky a 'dictator'
President Donald Trump underlined that he did not recall calling Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator.'
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- Published Date: 10:59 | 27 February 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he did not remember branding Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator."
Asked about the remark he made in a post on his social media site Truth Social this month, Trump said: "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that. Next question, please go ahead."
Trump said he was able to "get along with both" Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He added: "I have a very good relationship with President Putin. I think I have a very good relationship with President Zelensky."
Zelensky is due to visit Trump at the White House on Friday.
Asked about the remark he made in a post on his social media site Truth Social this month, Trump said: "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that. Next question, please go ahead."
Trump said he was able to "get along with both" Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He added: "I have a very good relationship with President Putin. I think I have a very good relationship with President Zelensky."
Zelensky is due to visit Trump at the White House on Friday.
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