# Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:01:50+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world/europe/ukraine-war-zelensky-trump.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-zelensky-took-the-gloves-off-this-time-with-trump-9a24a5/

Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes farther than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.

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