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Trump Warms to Ukraine after Corruption Scandal

Declares Zelenskyy “Finally speaking my language.”

Dec 09, 2025
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By Rip Diplomacy, Foreign Correspondent

Washington, DC & London, UK — President Trump praised Vladimir Zelenskyy at the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday, calling him “a real leader now” following revelations of corruption in his administration.

“When a guy eliminates inspector generals, stacks independent boards with loyalists, and moves money into crypto, that’s leadership,” Trump said. “I mean, is he auditioning for NATO or my cabinet?”

Zelenskyy signs away Ukraine’s future as Trump looks on. (Source: The White House)

“If he also dismembers a journalist, that’s a FastPass to F-35s,” Trump continued. “Maybe a golf course in Odessa. Or a state dinner — if he wears a tie that’s not from Kohl’s.”

“Also, I’m not sure he’s read the latest peace proposal,” Trump said. “That’s good. I don’t read either. Ask my intel briefer.”

A Budding Romance

Trump and Zelenskyy famously clashed in the Oval Office in February, but since corruption allegations emerged, their bromance has been “almost Putin-level” or “approaching Orban status,” said a State Department official who requested anonymity because they haven’t been fired yet.

“We’re monitoring the situation closely to see if Zelenskyy’s serious about being corrupt or just experimenting,” the official added.

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