**US Vice President Criticizes Ukrainian Leader**
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his public comments about U.S. President Donald Trump. Vance said that Zelensky’s remarks were counterproductive and would not change Trump’s mind.
Zelensky had responded to Trump’s claim that he had only 4% support among Ukrainians, saying that Trump had been misled by Russian disinformation. However, a recent poll showed that 57% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, a five-point increase since December.
**Ukraine Denies Trump’s Claim**
Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to do business with the US and EU, but only if Russia is held accountable for its actions. He denied Trump’s claim that he had only 4% support among Ukrainians, saying it came from Russian disinformation.
**US and Russia Discuss Sanctions**
The US and Russia have been discussing sanctions against each other, with the EU agreeing on a new package of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions target aluminum imports and the “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.
**Russia Launches Drones Against Ukraine**
In related news, Russia launched 167 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, as well as two Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles against Sumy Oblast.