Bangladesh, June 5 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a pointed message this week in the aftermath of US President Donald Trumps high-profile phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, casting doubt on the utility of peace efforts in the absence of sustained pressure on Moscow. While not naming Trump directly, Zelenskys remarks underscore growing anxiety in Kyiv over shifting international dynamics-and Washingtons perceived retreat from Ukraines corner.

On June 4, hours after Trump disclosed the contents of his 75-minute conversation with Putin-describing it as “good,” yet cautioning that it wouldnt bring “immediate peace”-Zelensky took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to expre...