Multiple countries criticize Zelensky's actions and rhetoric

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced criticism from several countries and officials. A Russian lawmaker, Kartapolov, said Zelensky is needed alive for a future trial. Iran's foreign ministry accused him of trying to drag other countries into the Ukraine conflict, and a separate Russian deputy called him a 'toxic figure' for the US and UK.

Hungary accused Zelensky of lying, and Slovakia posed a rhetorical question to him. Meanwhile, Turkey's President Erdogan made a proposal to Zelensky regarding negotiations with Russia. US officials were also cited as saying Zelensky was 'going crazy' over American missiles being used in Iran.