Donald Trump on Putin, Zelensky, and the Russia-Ukraine War Ceasefire

Meeting with Zelenskyy

• 🤝 Donald Trump described his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "terrific" and stated that progress was made towards ending the war in Ukraine.
• 📌 Several "thorny" and unresolved issues remain, particularly concerning a potential demilitarised zone in the Donbas region.

Understanding Putin's Stance

• 💡 Trump expressed understanding of President Putin's reluctance to agree to a ceasefire that could lead to renewed fighting if restarted.
• 🗣️ He believes that ways can be found to overcome this obstacle and that the issue is likely to be solved.
• 🕊️ Trump reiterated his position as being "on the side of peace" and stopping the war.

Potential Trilateral Meeting

• 🤝 Trump sees a trilateral meeting between himself, Putin, and Zelenskyy as a possibility at the right time.
• 💬 He noted that President Putin seemed keen on such a meeting and expressed belief in his sincerity.

Past US-Russia Relations

• 🚫 Trump referenced the "Russia Russia Russia hoax" as a fabricated issue that hindered US-Russia relations and trade.
• 📈 He suggested that despite this, they were able to get along and that significant success could have been achieved through trade.

European Leaders and Ukraine Aid

• 🌍 Trump mentioned discussions about potential meetings with European leaders, who he noted have spent significant money aiding Ukraine.
• 🇺🇸 He emphasized the importance of Ukraine and the need for collaboration, contrasting it with the US's geographical distance and current lack of spending on the conflict under his administration.
• 💰 He contrasted the current situation with the Biden administration's allocation of $350 billion.