The president has called Zelensky a dictator.

Does he view Putin as a dictator?

And does he want Zelensky out of power?

I know he's called for elections.

Look, President Trump is obviously very frustrated right now with President Zelensky.

The fact that he hasn't come to the table, that he hasn't been willing to take

this opportunity that we have offered, I think he eventually will get to that point,

and I hope so very quickly.

That was National Security Advisor Mike Waltz yesterday, dodging a question on whether Vladimir Putin is a dictator and then blaming Ukraine for not signing over mineral rights to the United States.

The question is, did the Ukrainian president's meeting yesterday with Trump's envoy improve relations there at all?

Also ahead, we'll recap some of the moments from an over-the-top first day at CPAC, which featured a bizarre

appearance by Elon Musk. The question is, did he forecast what Doge might do next? Plus, we'll

bring you the latest out of the Middle East following a suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv, as well as Hamas

returning the wrong remains to Israeli officials. The question is, will the ceasefire continue to hold after those troubling developments?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that understandably starts its weekend before 5 p.m.

When you start at 5 a.m. You have to. I'm Ali Vitale on this Friday, February 21st, and we'll start with the news.

President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine met with President Volodomir Zelensky yesterday in Kiev.

But a joint press conference between General Keith Kellogg and

Zelensky was canceled without an explanation. A Ukrainian spokesperson said it was the U.S.

side who requested that change. In a social media post, Zelensky called the meeting productive

and said it was a good discussion. He also reiterated Ukraine's desire to work toward a peaceful

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