Trump Says Russia Is 'easier to deal with' Compared to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he has found it easier to negotiate with Russia than with Ukraine in his efforts to facilitate a peace agreement. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The US president may hold another conversation with his Russian counterpart later this week.
US President Donald Trump has emphasized that he has found it easier to engage with Russia than Ukraine as he attempts to facilitate peace between the two nations. He expressed optimism that Moscow would accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Kiev.
Trump made these comments during a business roundtable on Tuesday, shortly after delegations from Ukraine and the US convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Kiev agreed to what the US leader termed a “full ceasefire,” while Washington lifted restrictions on military and intelligence support.
“I’ve been saying that Russia has been easier to deal with so far than Ukraine, which is not supposed to be the way it is, but it is,” Trump stated. “But we have a full ceasefire from Ukraine, and that’s good… and we hope to get Russia.”
Earlier, Trump informed journalists that achieving such an agreement would mark a significant move toward a final resolution of the conflict. He cautioned that without it, “we just keep going on,” highlighting the risk of further loss of life, stating that “lots of people” would be killed.
“Hopefully, [Russian President Vladimir Putin] can agree to it also and we can get this show on the road,” Trump mentioned, indicating that another phone call with his Russian counterpart might happen later this week.
While Moscow has not yet officially responded to Trump's statements, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova indicated that interactions between Moscow and Washington in the coming days could be anticipated. Kremlin pool reporter Dmitry Smirnov suggested that a call between the US and Russian presidents could occur on Friday.
Moscow has previously dismissed temporary ceasefires, arguing they would merely provide Kiev the opportunity to regroup and rearm. Russian officials have maintained that a lasting, legally binding resolution addressing the underlying issues of the conflict is necessary.
Trump had commented earlier on the challenges in dealing with Kiev, notably recalling a tense moment in the Oval Office that led to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky being asked to leave prematurely. When questioned by reporters on Tuesday about Zelensky's potential return to the White House, Trump replied, “Sure, absolutely,” while noting there was a “very big difference” since the previous encounter.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump has emphasized that he has found it easier to engage with Russia than Ukraine as he attempts to facilitate peace between the two nations. He expressed optimism that Moscow would accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Kiev.
Trump made these comments during a business roundtable on Tuesday, shortly after delegations from Ukraine and the US convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Kiev agreed to what the US leader termed a “full ceasefire,” while Washington lifted restrictions on military and intelligence support.
“I’ve been saying that Russia has been easier to deal with so far than Ukraine, which is not supposed to be the way it is, but it is,” Trump stated. “But we have a full ceasefire from Ukraine, and that’s good… and we hope to get Russia.”
Earlier, Trump informed journalists that achieving such an agreement would mark a significant move toward a final resolution of the conflict. He cautioned that without it, “we just keep going on,” highlighting the risk of further loss of life, stating that “lots of people” would be killed.
“Hopefully, [Russian President Vladimir Putin] can agree to it also and we can get this show on the road,” Trump mentioned, indicating that another phone call with his Russian counterpart might happen later this week.
While Moscow has not yet officially responded to Trump's statements, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova indicated that interactions between Moscow and Washington in the coming days could be anticipated. Kremlin pool reporter Dmitry Smirnov suggested that a call between the US and Russian presidents could occur on Friday.
Moscow has previously dismissed temporary ceasefires, arguing they would merely provide Kiev the opportunity to regroup and rearm. Russian officials have maintained that a lasting, legally binding resolution addressing the underlying issues of the conflict is necessary.
Trump had commented earlier on the challenges in dealing with Kiev, notably recalling a tense moment in the Oval Office that led to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky being asked to leave prematurely. When questioned by reporters on Tuesday about Zelensky's potential return to the White House, Trump replied, “Sure, absolutely,” while noting there was a “very big difference” since the previous encounter.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
