LBC caller in Lviv explains how Ukrainians feel 'betrayed' by America
| Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Long-time listener Lee rings James O'Brien to give his take on the latest string of statements from Donald Trump on the war in Ukraine.
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Lee is an aid-worker in Lviv and offers valuable insight into the feelings of the Ukrainian people. He believes the people feel betrayed by America and its government.
Recently and increasingly, Donald Trump has put out messaging that seems to side more with Russia than with Ukraine.
This has cut through on the ground, says Lee. He says that in his local Lviv coffee shop, the word 'Americano' is even crossed out on the menu, such is their frustration with their long-standing ally.