Trump on Russia-Ukraine War: 'They Hate Each Other,' Calls for Tougher NATO Sanctions

Trump's Stance on NATO and Sanctions

• 🌍 Europe is criticized for not taking a stronger stance against Russia, particularly for continuing to buy oil from Russia.
• 💡 Trump states that NATO and European nations need to toughen their sanctions to be commensurate with his willingness to impose them.
• 🇺🇸 He highlights that the U.S. is not buying oil from Russia and is spending significantly less on the conflict compared to the Biden administration.

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Casualties

• 💔 Trump describes the hatred between Zelensky and Putin as "unfathomable" and a major obstacle to peace talks.
• 😥 He expresses a desire to stop the killing, noting that nearly 8,000 young soldiers have died between the two countries in the past week.
• ⚠️ He points out that the aggressor in a war tends to lose more soldiers, suggesting Russia has suffered higher casualties.

Trump's Role in Peace Talks

• 🤝 Trump believes he may have to do all the talking to resolve the conflict due to the intense animosity between the leaders.
• 🗣️ He suggests that he will get the situation worked out relatively soon, implying his direct involvement is necessary.
• ✉️ He mentions that NATO members have responded to a letter he sent, acknowledging the truth of his statements, even if reluctantly.

Obstacles to Negotiation

• 🚫 The deep-seated hatred between the leaders makes them "incapable of talking to each other."
• ⛽ Despite the conflict, some NATO countries are still buying oil and natural gas from Russia, often through intermediary countries, which Trump views as unacceptable.