What Trump and Zelensky have said about each other as rift deepens

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are at odds after Trump initiated talks with Russia about ending the conflict, excluding Ukraine.

Zelensky accused Trump of being in a "disinformation space," prompting Trump to call him a "dictator," a remark condemned by Kyiv's allies.

While the two have exchanged sharp words before, Zelensky has typically maintained a diplomatic tone. Here's a look back at their history of statements to and about each other.