Trump says Zelensky wants to create problems for the US and the world

In short

US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of wanting to create problems for the United States and the world, Russian outlets reported on 10 October. RIA Novosti and RBC said he made the remarks to journalists.

Why it matters

The remarks are criticism by the US president of Ukraine's leader. The supplied reports provide no explanation of the accusation or response from Zelensky.

Key facts

• Trump accused Zelensky of wanting to create problems for the world. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
• TASS and RBC reported that Trump also referred to problems for the United States. [ 2 , 3 ]
• RIA Novosti and RBC said Trump spoke to journalists. [ 1 , 3 ]

What local media are saying

Timeline, local time

1. 19:48RIA Novosti reported Trump's remarks to journalists. [ 1 ]