Trump urges Ukraine to negotiate settlement with Russia, citing no returns on aid
Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Ukraine should reach a deal with Russia, saying U.S. assistance has yielded only grief and loss.
In a press briefing, Donald Trump pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a settlement with Russia. He claimed that the United States has provided substantial support but has seen no tangible benefit, only sorrow, death and financial damage. Trump framed the situation as a call for Ukraine to end the conflict through negotiation.
Why it matters
The statement signals heightened U.S. pressure on Ukraine to consider a negotiated end to the war.
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