Ukrainian President has criticised Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump`s Special Envoy to the Middle East, for frequently citing Kremlin narratives. In an interview with Eurovision News, Volodymyr Zelensky has said such statements only ease pressure on Russia and make achieving peace more difficult.

"I believe that Witkoff indeed very often quotes Kremlin narratives. I do not think this will bring us closer to peace. And I believe that, sadly, it will weaken US pressure on Russia. We can only correct this information field through our actions. We are trying to do that", - said the President.

He also emphasised the need for a clear and decisive US position in supporting Ukraine: "We want the Americans to be on our side. And even if today the US has chosen the tactic of being in the middle, then the middle is the middle, not closer to the Kremlin".