Trump: Ukraine and Russia are close to peace deal
US President Donald Trump has once again expressed confidence that Ukraine and Russia are close to ending the war.
Source: European Pravda, citing Trump during a briefing at the White House
Details: Trump said he would like Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "sit down and make a deal".
Quote: "I think they're getting close, but I've been saying that for a while. I've settled eight wars. All of them should have been more difficult than this one. This should have been the easiest one."
Details: Trump also reiterated that Zelenskyy and Putin are "two people that truly hate each other".
"Hatred is not good for making deals," he added.
Previously: Earlier, Zelenskyy said after a briefing from Ukraine's negotiating team that there had been no real progress in the talks due to Russia's unwillingness to move towards peace.
Background:
- The Financial Times reported that Trump is losing interest in the negotiations on a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine, as he is focused on Iran.
- Zelenskyy told journalists last week that the country is ready for a new round of talks on ending the war, but venue and timing have still not been agreed because of differing positions of the US and Russia.
- Zelenskyy has also insisted on the need for a meeting with Trump, noting that some issues remain at a standstill.
- He also believes Trump prefers to act as a mediator rather than take sides in the war caused by Russia's illegal aggression against Ukraine.
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