We will certainly try to bring as many lands of Ukraine as possible, Trump said
With President Volodimir Zelenski, I have « very good » relations, albeit a little test, and tomorrow we will sign a deal for the Ukrainian fossil minerals, Donald Trump told journalists. Asked if he continued to consider Zelenski a dictator, the president took a brief pause and asked, « Did I say that? I can't believe it. »
Prior to talks with visiting British Prime Minister Kir Starrmer, media representatives asked Trump and whether he believed in Vladimir Putin. He replied with « Trust, but check. » According to him, Putin will withstand his word and « will not return », an agreement with Russia will be respected and there will be no new attack.
The issue of security in Ukraine is easy, the deal is difficult, he said, adding: « We will try to return to Ukraine as many lands as possible. »
His answers to the Ukrainian theme were fragmented because they alternated the question of whether he had heard of Andrew Tate to whether he knew how many veterans were affected by the abbreviations of the administration.
When it comes to the Zelenski Agreement, Trump said the mere fact that there would be Americans working on his performance in Ukraine should act for Russia: « Hardly anyone will play around if there are many workers. »
Then Starrmer intervened and said that they would discuss European forces, for which at least two countries have stated their willingness to participate on a condition for American support, Trump said: « These are peacekeeping forces – we must first have a (peaceful) deal. » I think we are quite well progressing, we talk very well with both Russia and Ukraine, « but there will be no talk of peacekeeping forces before there is an agreement.
British Prime Minister Kir Starmer said it is very important for the deal to be lasting and sustainable and will discuss with US President Donald Trump how to ensure that the peace agreement with Ukraine will not be violated by Russia.
« We have talked and we will talk about how we work with you, Mr President, to ensure that this transaction is something that is not disturbed because it is very important, if there is a deal, to observe it, » Starr said.
Trump was asked again and directly whether the US would help with a deterrent, which he said that it was a job for Europeans because his country was at an ocean distance from Ukraine, and that there were different ways – mental, military, economically. He reiterated that it was great enough that Americans would be engaged on the spot with the Ukrainian economy, and then added that the British did not need anyone to help them, « because they are great soldiers and can take care of themselves. »
« But if I have to, I will always be with the British, always, » Trump said, turning to Starrmer, « Will you be able to deal with the Russians? » They both laughed.
