Trump States Dealing with Russia is 'Easier' Compared to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has expressed that engaging with Russia is less challenging than with Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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US President Donald Trump has remarked that negotiating with Ukraine has proven “more difficult” than dealing with Russia as he attempts to facilitate a ceasefire between the nations. This statement follows a prior contentious interaction with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in the Oval Office.
During a press briefing on Friday, a reporter inquired about recent Russian strikes in Ukraine and asked Trump, “Do you still believe [President Vladimir Putin] when he tells you that he wants peace?”
“I believe him. I think we’re going very well with Russia,” Trump responded.
He continued, “I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards. In terms of getting a final settlement, it may be easier dealing with Russia, which is surprising because they have all the cards.”
On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that he is “strongly considering” imposing additional sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace” is achieved.
“To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late,” he urged.
Earlier this week, Trump halted all weapon deliveries and limited intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a decision made after a public disagreement with Zelensky that underscored ongoing conflicts over the terms of a ceasefire and security guarantees.
So far, Trump has rebuffed Zelensky’s requests for specific guarantees for Ukraine and has dismissed the possibility of NATO membership. He has also declined to commit US troops to any potential peacekeeping efforts in the region.
Following a fraught meeting on February 28, Trump accused Zelensky of being “disrespectful” and undermining his attempts to resolve the conflict. On Tuesday, Trump shared that Zelensky had sent him a letter indicating his willingness “to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer.”
American and Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to convene in Saudi Arabia early next week. Last month, the US engaged in bilateral discussions with Russia in Riyadh and Istanbul, marking the first high-level meetings since the Biden administration's decision to freeze relations with Moscow in 2022 as part of a diplomatic isolation strategy.
On Tuesday, Zelensky proposed a partial truce alongside a prisoner swap as an initial step in negotiations. This approach was echoed in a subsequent proposal from France.
Russia has consistently asserted that Ukraine and the West must tackle the underlying issues of the conflict, including NATO’s eastward expansion and Ukraine's ambitions to align with the US-led military alliance. Moscow also demands that Kiev renounce its claims over Crimea and four other regions that voted to join Russia.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
During a press briefing on Friday, a reporter inquired about recent Russian strikes in Ukraine and asked Trump, “Do you still believe [President Vladimir Putin] when he tells you that he wants peace?”
“I believe him. I think we’re going very well with Russia,” Trump responded.
He continued, “I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards. In terms of getting a final settlement, it may be easier dealing with Russia, which is surprising because they have all the cards.”
On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that he is “strongly considering” imposing additional sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace” is achieved.
“To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late,” he urged.
Earlier this week, Trump halted all weapon deliveries and limited intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a decision made after a public disagreement with Zelensky that underscored ongoing conflicts over the terms of a ceasefire and security guarantees.
So far, Trump has rebuffed Zelensky’s requests for specific guarantees for Ukraine and has dismissed the possibility of NATO membership. He has also declined to commit US troops to any potential peacekeeping efforts in the region.
Following a fraught meeting on February 28, Trump accused Zelensky of being “disrespectful” and undermining his attempts to resolve the conflict. On Tuesday, Trump shared that Zelensky had sent him a letter indicating his willingness “to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer.”
American and Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to convene in Saudi Arabia early next week. Last month, the US engaged in bilateral discussions with Russia in Riyadh and Istanbul, marking the first high-level meetings since the Biden administration's decision to freeze relations with Moscow in 2022 as part of a diplomatic isolation strategy.
On Tuesday, Zelensky proposed a partial truce alongside a prisoner swap as an initial step in negotiations. This approach was echoed in a subsequent proposal from France.
Russia has consistently asserted that Ukraine and the West must tackle the underlying issues of the conflict, including NATO’s eastward expansion and Ukraine's ambitions to align with the US-led military alliance. Moscow also demands that Kiev renounce its claims over Crimea and four other regions that voted to join Russia.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
