Zelensky Stands by Russian Refinery Strikes As Trump Demands He’s Replaced

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exclusively joined ABC's "This Week" Sunday to respond to President Trump's latest criticism of the Ukrainian leader.

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Zelensky Stands by Russian Refinery Strikes As Trump Demands He’s Replaced

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