Post by : Elena Malik
US President Donald Trump has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that the Ukraine war should have been won by Moscow in just one week but has now dragged into its fourth year. Speaking at a ballroom dinner event on Wednesday, Trump also highlighted the deep personal animosity between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling it a major obstacle to achieving peace.
Trump claimed that he had nearly brokered a peace deal between the two leaders two months ago. “I thought we had a deal. The hatred of the two leaders is a lot, it is an obstacle. There's no question about it. But I thought we had a deal two months ago. Who would think I created peace in the Middle East and can't get the two guys to settle? But I think we'll get them,” Trump said.
Taking a direct swipe at Putin, Trump added that the prolonged conflict had harmed the Russian leader’s image. “All we want from President Putin is stop this. Stop killing Ukrainians and stop killing Russians, because he's killing a lot of Russians. Again, it doesn't make him look good. It's a war that he should have won in one week, and he's now going into his fourth year,” Trump said.
The US President also claimed that India had assured him it would stop buying Russian oil, suggesting that this could help facilitate a truce between Russia and Ukraine. He said, “But if India doesn't buy oil, it makes it much easier. And they're not going to buy. They assured me they will, within a short period of time, they will not be buying oil from Russia. And they will go back to Russia after the war is over.”
Last week, Trump had also emphasized that the United States and NATO allies were increasing pressure on Russia to end the conflict, after his previous efforts to mediate a ceasefire failed. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the Oval Office, Trump said, “Yeah, we are stepping up the pressure. We're stepping it up together. We're all stepping it up. NATO has been great.”
Earlier, after meeting with President Zelenskyy, Trump had expressed confidence in Ukraine’s ability to reclaim all its lost territory. “I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,” he said on his social media platform.
Trump’s remarks underline the ongoing tension and uncertainty surrounding the Ukraine conflict. While he criticizes Putin for failing to end the war quickly, he also highlights international efforts, including pressure on allies like India, to limit Russia’s resources and encourage a resolution.
The US President’s comments have attracted global attention as the war enters its fourth year, reflecting the complex dynamics between international diplomacy, military strategy, and personal rivalries between world leaders.
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