Trump Discusses Jimmy Lai's Conviction and Ukraine War Negotiations

Jimmy Lai Conviction and Appeal

• 📌 Jimmy Lai was convicted today in Hong Kong, a situation President Trump described as feeling "so badly" about.
• 🗣️ Trump stated he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping and requested consideration for Lai's release, citing his age and poor health.
• ❓ The outcome of this request remains to be seen, with Trump indicating, "We'll see what happens."

Ukraine War Resolution Efforts

• 🇺🇦 Following meetings in Berlin with Zelenskyy, discussions are ongoing regarding a potential end to the war in Ukraine.
• 🤝 Trump believes President Putin also desires an end to the conflict and aims to return to a more normal way of life.
• 🌍 Security guarantees, potentially without NATO membership for Ukraine, are being worked on with Europe, aiming to prevent future conflict.
• ⚠️ The reality is that territory has already been lost, making the negotiation of security guarantees a complex process.

Broader Conflict Resolution Experience

• ✈️ Trump referenced past successes in resolving conflicts, including a situation involving Thailand and Cambodia, where he intervened to de-escalate tensions.
• 💬 He noted that while war is never pretty or predictable, progress is being made in the Russia-Ukraine situation.
• 💔 The dislike between the two leaders is acknowledged as a factor making resolution more difficult.
• 📞 Trump confirmed he has spoken directly with President Putin.
• 📊 He mentioned that last month approximately 27,000 soldiers were killed, predominantly on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.