Trump does not consider Putin an obstacle to peace and criticized Zelensky
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In a new interview, US President Donald Trump said that the ruler of Russia Vladimir Putin seeks arrangements, but the main obstacle to peace called him not, but the absence of « trumps » in Vladimir Zelensky.
Source: Trump in an interview with Special Report on Fox News
Details: Responding to the direct question of the journalist, whether he considers Putin the main obstacle to the peace, Trump avoided accusations against the Russian ruler, instead he shifted the focus on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
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Direct Language: « Listen, I had a difficult conversation with Zelensky, because I didn’t like what he said. And he did not easily. I always said: he had no trump.
Details: Although the presenter reminded Trump of his post on the social network TRUTH SOCIAL with appeal to Putin – « Vladimir, stop » – he did not blame the Kremlin leader of continuing the war. On the contrary, Trump stressed that Putin, in his opinion, wanted negotiations and was tired of war.
Direct Language: « He doesn’t look good now. And he wants to look good. Don’t forget, everything should end in a week.
Details: Trump also once again stressed that only he can resolve the conflict.
« There can be no meeting without me, because, as for me, I will not pass without me. I have a very good relationship with Putin. I think we will reach the agreement, » Trump said.
The President also noted that in the event of a failure of diplomatic efforts is ready to resort to economic pressure on Russia – in particular to impose sanctions on oil and those who buy it as it offers A group of senators led by Lindsey Grame. However, he called it a last resort.
Direct Language: « I will use this if necessary. But I wouldn’t. If we don’t conclude an agreement, I will do it. It would be destroying for Russia because they have problems with the economy. Oil prices are low. It will change the situation. »
Prehistory:
- May 16 for the first time in more than three years in Istanbul Direct negotiations took place between Russia and Ukraine.
- According to media, the Russians in Istanbul requiredto prevent US representatives from negotiating with the Ukrainian side and also put forward a number in advance unacceptable conditions Ukraine.
- During the meeting representatives of the Russian side They voiced a number of requirements to the Ukrainian delegation, named the conditions under which Moscow is ready to stop the fire. Among them – the refusal of Ukraine to territories and claims on repair.
- The head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul Volodymyr Medinsky stated in negotiations that Russian Federation is ready for an endless war against Ukraine, and threatened to seize Sumy and Kharkiv regions. « We fought with Sweden for 21 years. How much are you ready to fight? », – asked the Ukrainian Ukrainian side.
