Trump Advises Zelensky to Make Russia Deal, Zelensky Links Iran Strikes to Iranian People
US President Donald Trump told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 17, 2025, to make a deal with Russia, undermining Kyiv's hopes for Tomahawk missiles. Zelensky responded that US and Israeli strikes on Iran created an opportunity for Iranians to oust the regime, calling it a terrorist entity. He accused Iran of using over 57,000 Shahed drones against Ukraine and labeled the Iranian regime Putin's accomplice. Ukraine's foreign ministry stated Iranian violence against its people triggered the attacks. This international diplomatic development has no direct impact on Nigeria.