Trump commented on his administration's efforts to end the war in Ukraine after returning from Daytona, where he hosted during the NASCAR series race period on Friday. erstwhile asked whether Vladimir Putin in his opinion wanted to occupy the full Ukraine, the president of the United States denied, claiming that Putin only wanted to end the conflict. He added that he reached this conclusion on the basis of a conversation with the Russian leader.
— That's what I asked him, due to the fact that if he was going to decision on, it would be a large problem for us. And that would be a large problem for me due to the fact that we just can't let that happen. I think he wants to end it. And they want to end this quickly, both of them. Zelenski, too, said Trump. A minute earlier, he pointed out that Russia has a “great machine” and had already defeated Hitler and Napoleon, which shows that it can fight. However, he pointed out that Putin, in his opinion, wanted the fight to be over.
Meeting with Putin “coming soon”
The president besides estimated that "not a bit" does not believe in the informing of the Ukrainian president that Putin wants to attack NATO in the future.
Speaking of the forthcoming talks of American officials with Russians in Saudi Arabia, Trump assured that Ukraine would participate in peace negotiations. He besides stated that It is possible for him to meet Putin himself in Riyadh ‘already’.
Trump besides commented on the possible trade war between the US and the European Union. erstwhile asked about the announcement of the EU's retaliation for the planned US duties on EU goods, Trump stated that it "doesn't matter" due to the fact that Europe would thus harm itself.
— It doesn't matter. We'll have common duties. Whatever they charge, we will charge,” he noted.
