# Taylor: Trump should pressure Putin, not Ukraine

> Former US ambassador to Ukraine says Trump is pushing Kyiv to surrender rather than holding Russia accountable.
- Title: Taylor: Trump should pressure Putin, not Ukraine · CBS News
- Summary: Former US ambassador to Ukraine says Trump is pushing Kyiv to surrender rather than holding Russia accountable. Former Ambassador William Taylor says Trump…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/video/former-amb-william-taylor-says-trump-needs-to-put-pressure-on-putin-not-ukraine
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- Topics: william taylor, ukraine, russia, trump, volodymyr zelenskyy, us foreign policy, news
## Zelenskyy accuses Trump of pushing surrender
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused President Trump of not supporting Ukraine, but rather pressuring them to capitulate to Russia.
## Taylor joins CBS to discuss Ukraine stance
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss Trump's latest comments on the conflict.
## Ambassador says pressure belongs on Putin
Taylor argues Trump needs to put pressure on Putin, not Ukraine, over the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
## Key takeaway

Former Ambassador William Taylor says Trump should pressure Russia's Putin, not Ukraine, over the war.