Trump suggests Zelensky may concede Crimea for a peace deal
Donald Trump spoke following his Saturday conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican. The President of the USA expressed his belief that Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea in exchange for lasting peace. He also revealed what he currently expects from Vladimir Putin.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump assessed that Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea to achieve lasting peace.
- Trump also expressed surprise and disappointment with further Russian bombings of Ukraine.
- Trump's meeting with Zelensky took place in the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica on the day of Pope Francis' funeral.
During a Sunday conversation with journalists, Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelensky may be ready to give up Crimea in exchange for lasting peace.
The President of the USA reminded that the annexation of Crimea occurred in 2014 when Barack Obama occupied the White House. - Crimea was 12 years ago. Don't talk to me about Crimea. Talk to Obama and Biden about Crimea - said Trump.
Trump assessed that his Saturday meeting with the President of Ukraine in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was good, and Zelensky is calmer compared to their previous meeting and argument in the White House.
Trump commented that he believed the Ukrainian leader grasped the reality of the situation and was interested in reaching an agreement. He also noted that during their meeting at the Vatican, the Ukrainian president once again requested additional weapons — a demand Trump pointed out had been ongoing for three years.
The President of the USA joked that the last meeting with Zelensky took place in the nicest office he has been in.
What are Trump's expectations from Russia?
Trump also expressed his surprise and disappointment with the continuation of Russian bombardments of Ukraine, despite previous discussions about ending the war.
He stated that he expects Vladimir Putin to cease military actions and sign a peace agreement. I want Putin to stop shooting, sit down and sign an agreement. I believe we already have the framework for a deal, he said.
