During the interview Donald Trump referred to the host's comment, who noted that the peace plan assumes the transfer of part of the Ukrainian territory that is still under Kiev's control. The US president expressed his belief that Ukraine could lose these areas in a “very short time”. He added that the priority was to end the fighting and stop further bloodshed.
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Trump pointed to dramatic losses on both sides of the conflict, which amounted to 25,000 in the last month. people. In his opinion, the situation in Ukraine is a “slaughter”. He also referred to concerns that Russia may not stop at Ukraine, which could threaten the Baltic states. However, Trump assured that Putin does not intend to wage any more wars, although he noted that the conflict, which was supposed to be short-lived, has been going on for four years now.
The US President emphasized that Ukraine received “the best weapons in the world” from the United States, but at the same time he noted that the key was the use of this equipment by Ukrainian soldiers, whose courage he appreciated.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump also noted that does not intend to ease the sanctions imposed on Russia. He recalled that companies have until November 21 to end cooperation with Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, otherwise they may be excluded from the dollar-based financial system. He added that the sanctions were “very strong” and would come into force “soon”.
The president also confirmed that Ukraine has until Thursday to accept the American proposal to end the war.
“I had a lot of deadlines, but if things are going well, deadlines are extended. But it's Thursday. We think this is the right time“Trump said.
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According to previous media reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared his readiness to negotiate, but the White House is pressing for Kiev to agree to the conditions before Thanksgiving, celebrated next Thursday. Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the US had threatened to limit intelligence support and arms supplies to persuade Ukraine to accept the peace agreement with Russia.
