Donald Trump once again lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him for fuelling the conflict with Russia through what he described as "inflammatory statements" over Crimea. The US president claimed Zelenskyy’s refusal to compromise is jeopardising ongoing peace efforts.
“Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, ‘Ukraine will not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here.’ This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump suggested that Crimea was effectively lost under former President Barack Obama and should not be a sticking point. He continued: “Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognize Crimea as Russian Territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?”
He warned that Zelenskyy’s remarks could prolong the bloodshed. “It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War… He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country.”
The US president, who claims he is close to brokering a deal, said he is committed to ending the conflict, not out of allegiance to either side, but to prevent further loss of life. “I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever.”
Hours after Trump's post, Zelenskyy took to social media to claim "emotions were high" but insisting that recent talks involving the US, UK, France, Germany and Ukraine had been constructive. “Each side was not just a participant but contributed meaningfully,” he posted, adding that Ukraine would continue to act in accordance with its Constitution and was confident the US would honour its commitments.
He reiterated that Ukraine would not accept the loss of its territory, citing the 2018 Crimea Declaration from the US State Department: “The United States reaffirms as policy its refusal to recognize the Kremlin’s claims of sovereignty over territory seized by force.”
Zelenskyy’s position was backed up by remarks he made earlier this week, saying, “There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,” ahead of a planned peace summit in London. However, the Biden-era initiative to freeze territorial lines and allow Russia to retain occupied areas has met with resistance in Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Trump continues to criticise Zelenskyy personally, telling reporters, “The man with ‘no cards to play’ should now, finally, GET IT DONE.” He also hinted at potential meetings with global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, though no meetings are confirmed.
Vice President JD Vance called the US proposal “very fair,” and said it’s now up to both Ukraine and Russia to accept or walk away. “It’s time for them to either say ‘yes’ or for the United States to walk away from this process.”
“Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, ‘Ukraine will not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here.’ This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump suggested that Crimea was effectively lost under former President Barack Obama and should not be a sticking point. He continued: “Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognize Crimea as Russian Territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?”
He warned that Zelenskyy’s remarks could prolong the bloodshed. “It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War… He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country.”
The US president, who claims he is close to brokering a deal, said he is committed to ending the conflict, not out of allegiance to either side, but to prevent further loss of life. “I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever.”
Hours after Trump's post, Zelenskyy took to social media to claim "emotions were high" but insisting that recent talks involving the US, UK, France, Germany and Ukraine had been constructive. “Each side was not just a participant but contributed meaningfully,” he posted, adding that Ukraine would continue to act in accordance with its Constitution and was confident the US would honour its commitments.
He reiterated that Ukraine would not accept the loss of its territory, citing the 2018 Crimea Declaration from the US State Department: “The United States reaffirms as policy its refusal to recognize the Kremlin’s claims of sovereignty over territory seized by force.”
Zelenskyy’s position was backed up by remarks he made earlier this week, saying, “There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,” ahead of a planned peace summit in London. However, the Biden-era initiative to freeze territorial lines and allow Russia to retain occupied areas has met with resistance in Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Trump continues to criticise Zelenskyy personally, telling reporters, “The man with ‘no cards to play’ should now, finally, GET IT DONE.” He also hinted at potential meetings with global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, though no meetings are confirmed.
Vice President JD Vance called the US proposal “very fair,” and said it’s now up to both Ukraine and Russia to accept or walk away. “It’s time for them to either say ‘yes’ or for the United States to walk away from this process.”
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