Trump Allies Engage in Secret Talks with Zelenskyy’s Opposition Leaders

Discussions reportedly focused on potential post-war elections and Ukraine's relations with the U.S., as political tensions escalate.

Four senior figures from Donald Trump's team held private discussions with Ukrainian opposition leaders Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko.
The talks explored the possibility of presidential elections in Ukraine, currently postponed due to martial law, and strategies for post-war governance.
Poroshenko confirmed the meetings, emphasizing they were transparent and aimed at maintaining bipartisan U.S. support for Ukraine while opposing elections during the ongoing war.
Trump administration officials reportedly criticized Zelenskyy, accusing him of failing to align with U.S. peace plans, while Ukrainian opposition figures sought to strengthen ties with Washington.
Zelenskyy remains the most popular candidate in Ukraine, with polls showing significant leads over opposition figures, despite increasing political pressures and declining approval ratings.