Zelensky urges Trump to see through Russia’s ‘games’

Financial Times: Speaking from his presidential office in Kyiv, Zelenskyy accused Russia’s leader of using overtures to Donald Trump to weaken Kyiv’s negotiating position. Asked how peace talks were progressing, he said the “Russians are playing games” and not serious about bringing the war to a close.

“I see it, because they are very poor actors. They are playing with Trump and playing with the entire world. That’s how it is,” said the former film star turned Ukrainian president. “Putin thinks he looks convincing and that he can be trusted. No — he is a bad actor.”…