Trump Highlights Deep Hatred Between Zelensky and Putin Amid US Mediation Attempts
Trump on Zelensky Putin Hatred: US President Donald Trump, who previously said that he could end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in a matter of hours, says that the animosity between Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin of Russia is “unfathomable” in the context of US peace initiatives. To further show his growing hostility against Moscow, the Republican leader also called Russia the war’s aggressor.
Trump Reflects on His Track Record: “I Stopped Seven Wars”
“I stopped seven wars – I thought this was going to be an easy one for me, but this has turned out to be a tough one,” he said to reporters on Monday.
Zelensky and Putin’s Relationship Beyond Repair, Says Trump
“The level of animosity between Zelensky and Putin is unimaginable; they despise one another to the point of exhaustion. They almost can’t communicate because of how much they despise one another. They are unable to communicate with one another.”
Trump Reiterates 24-Hour Ukraine War Resolution Promise
The Republican leader often said on the 2023 and 2024 presidential campaign trail that he will put an end to the war in Ukraine either within 24 hours of his return to the White House or sooner. However, in the nine months since he took office, his attempts to promote peace have not succeeded.
Trump’s Position on Russia Under Scrutiny
Trump has so far refrained from denouncing Russia explicitly for the invasion; in February, his administration even sided with Putin in rejecting a UN resolution that condemned Moscow and supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Trump’s Stance on Putin Appears to Shift
However, given Trump’s annoyance with Putin over the protracted conflict, that seems to be changing suddenly. Regarding Russian and Ukrainian army losses, Trump said on Sunday that “8,000 soldiers have died this week, from both countries.” You lose more when you’re the aggressor, but some more from Russia.”
Trump Threatens Sanctions If Peace Efforts Fail
He also cautioned that if Moscow keeps putting off peace negotiations, Washington would have to take more drastic measures. He said that he was prepared to impose penalties on Moscow, but only if other NATO members agreed to stop buying Russian oil altogether and enact their own measures.