In an interview with Fox News, President Trump criticized Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion, suggesting that Zelenskyy should have sought a deal with Putin to prevent the conflict.
During an interview with Fox News, former President
Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should have opted for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin instead of opposing Russia's invasion.
Trump contended that Ukraine was confronting a far stronger opponent, and he believed that resistance was pointless.
He proposed that an agreement could have been easily reached, hinting that Zelenskyy's choice to fight was a mistake.
These remarks stand in stark contrast to President
Joe Biden's position, as Biden has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine's right to self-defense and has imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has led to significant casualties, with numbers estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
Even amid the ongoing destruction, Trump continues to criticize Zelenskyy's leadership, questioning his decision to resist.
Nevertheless, Trump mentioned that should Russia fail to seek an end to the war soon, the U.S. would implement substantial tariffs and sanctions.
After meeting with Zelenskyy in September 2024, Trump expressed a willingness to mediate a mutually beneficial deal, claiming he could swiftly end the conflict.
His remarks have ignited further debate regarding his foreign policy approach and his grasp of the complexities involved in the ongoing war.