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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed disappointment over Donald Trump taking sides in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.
- Zelenskiy stated he felt betrayed after Trump suggested Ukraine should have a new president and supported lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
- Zelenskiy emphasised Ukraine is not for sale, stressing the conflict concerns the nation's survival and sovereignty, not business interests.
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview on Wednesday that it was "painful" when Donald Trump took another side in Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, after the US President said Zelenskiy should be replaced.
Zelenskiy told Piers Morgan Uncensored: "It's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side."
He also said that he was OK with Trump being in the middle of Ukraine and Russia, but added: "If you are in the middle, you have to stay in the middle."
Asked if he felt betrayed by Trump, who at the weekend called for Ukraine to get a new president having agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, Zelenskiy replied: "Really, yes ... but it's a little bit more complicated than just my emotions or my feelings."
"It's a pity we are losing (a) strong partner," he added.
Zelenskiy also said: "We are not selling our country ... it's not about business for us, it's just our life and this is our country."
