Donald Trump said the war in Ukraine would be “resolved very quickly” if he won the US election as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, and touted his “very good relationship” with both the Ukrainian leader and Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president.
The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy had been in question throughout the week, with the former US president criticising Ukraine’s president for “refusing” to make a deal with Putin and members of the Republican party accusing him of siding with Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.
While the meeting was a sign that they are searching for a common understanding of how relations between Washington and Kyiv might change in a second Trump presidency, the former president renewed his push for peace talks with Russia.
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@LapwingChrisDemocrat2yrs2Y
Another billionaire thinks he can solve complex international conflicts over a quick chat. Brilliant!
Trump's business deals have always turned out great for everyone involved.
@PandaSarahRepublican2yrs2Y
This is a strategic move. Peace through strength has always been the way to secure our interests.
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