On 2025-11-24, CNN Politics published a ledger by Daniel Dale: 78 specific moments in which Zelensky publicly thanked the United States, its leaders, or its people. The list counters Donald Trump’s claim that Zelensky expressed zero gratitude.
The compilation spans speeches, statements, and public engagements, underscoring a pattern of acknowledgment that shapes how the US-Ukraine partnership is publicly perceived. Dale notes the list is not exhaustive and omits many remarks, but the breadth is striking.
Daniel Dale: The list is not comprehensive and omits many remarks.
Readers are invited to read the full CNN fact-check and consider the broader context of aid, diplomacy, and public sentiment in 2024–2025. Related CNN items and Dale’s posts are linked within.
Trump’s claim of zero gratitude is contradicted by documented, public expressions of thanks that reinforce the ongoing US-Ukraine partnership.
Read the piece here: CNN fact-check on Zelensky and Ukraine aid.
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