A brief pause said more than a headline. Asked live on UK television whether he trusts President Trump, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko hesitated before replying, “I try to trust him.” The exchange comes as Ukraine’s war nears its fourth year and pressure builds around potential peace terms. Klitschko stressed that any agreement cannot resemble capitulation and must protect Ukraine’s national interests and security guarantees. With Washington’s messaging under scrutiny in Kyiv, the moment has ignited fresh debate over trust, neutrality and the future of negotiations.