According to a report by the Kyiv Independent, former U.S. President Donald Trump privately advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to adopt a more assertive stance towards Russia. The information comes from a high-ranking Ukrainian official. Details of the conversation were not immediately released, but the Kyiv Independent suggests Trump encouraged Zelenskyy to be bolder in his approach. This revelation adds another layer to the complex relationship between the two leaders, particularly given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The context of the conversation and its potential impact on Ukrainian policy remain unclear. The report highlights continued U.S. involvement, even indirectly, in the geopolitical dynamics of Eastern Europe.