Bangladesh, Feb. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Ukraines leadership, suggesting that it has squandered multiple opportunities to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. His comments came after high-level peace talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine was notably absent.

Speaking to reporters on February 18, Trump responded to concerns that Ukraine was not invited to the negotiations. When asked whether Ukrainians should feel “betrayed or disappointed” about being excluded, Trump was unequivocal in his response.

“Im really disappointed in whats happened. Ive been watching this for three years I hear that, you know, theyre upset about not having a seat. Well, theyv...