Ukrainians in Kyiv have been shocked by the U.S. welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin with a red carpet in Alaska. Many blame him for over three years of war and suffering. U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Putin warmly, which felt like a betrayal to Ukrainians. They have endured enormous losses since Russia's full-scale invasion. Thousands of servicemen and civilians have been killed, and a fifth of the country is under occupation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expected the meeting to benefit Putin, offering little for Ukraine. Residents feel the meeting was a public relations win for Russia.