Donald Trump reiterated his belief that Biden and Zelensky could have prevented the war from breaking out. In a recent statement, the former president claimed that both leaders had made inappropriate remarks and that this had contributed to Russia's attacks, a much more powerful country. Trump indicated that he is not trying to support Russia, but to highlight that the war in Ukraine should never have happened. Additionally, he mentioned that he would be willing to receive a call from President Zelensky at any time, showing his readiness to negotiate directly.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, delivered a draft agreement to Zelensky in Kiev to ensure the continuity of U.S. aid in exchange for access to critical minerals in Ukraine, valued at 500 billion euros. However, Zelensky stated that he would not allow his ministers to sign the agreement because he felt they were not prepared to protect their interests. He criticized the lack of progress in negotiations and expressed his disappointment over the lack of invitations to crucial meetings.
Trump expressed his intention to negotiate directly with Russia, regardless of Ukraine's participation. After speaking with President Putin last week and the meeting of high officials in Saudi Arabia, Trump made clear his interest in proceeding with his own diplomatic strategies. The former president emphasized that he considered Zelensky to be of little relevance in the negotiations and reiterated his criticisms of Biden and Ukraine's management of the crisis.
In another controversial statement, Trump accused Ukraine of being responsible for initiating the conflict with Russia. Despite acknowledging that Russia had attacked without justification, the former president emphasized that there was no reason to provoke such an attack. He also questioned Zelensky's ability to lead negotiations effectively, arguing that the Ukrainian president lacked the necessary skills to resolve the crisis.
In summary, Trump's statements reflect his critical stance towards Biden, Zelensky, and Ukraine in general, as well as his resolute position to negotiate directly with Russia to find a solution to the ongoing conflict.
