Washington: President Donald Trump has once again made controversial remarks about the war in Ukraine. In a recent interview, Trump criticized Zelensky, claiming the Ukrainian president has “no cards” in negotiations and is “not important” in meetings. Trump also suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin could take over all of Ukraine “if he wanted.”
Trump Says Zelensky Has No Influence
Speaking on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio, Trump criticized Zelensky’s leadership. He argued that the Ukrainian president lacks negotiating power and has failed to achieve results in meetings.
“I’ve been watching for years, and I’ve been watching him negotiate with no cards,” Trump said. “He has no cards. And you get sick of it. You just get sick of it. And I’ve had it.”
Trump further questioned Zelensky’s effectiveness. He said the Ukrainian leader had been in meetings for years, yet nothing had changed. “I don’t think he’s very important to be at meetings, to be honest with you,” Trump added.
Putin Could Take Ukraine, Says Trump
Trump also warned that Russia’s invasion could escalate. He claimed that Putin could seize the entire country if he wanted.
“He wants to make a deal,” Trump said about Putin. “And he doesn’t have to make a deal because if he wanted, he’d get the whole country.”
The remarks suggested that Trump sees Ukraine as being in a weak position. He also implied that Zelensky should push for negotiations with Russia.
Trump Holds Biden and Zelensky Responsible for the War
Trump criticized both President Joe Biden and Zelensky for failing to prevent the war. He argued that Russia’s invasion in 2022 could have been avoided with better diplomacy.
“Putin could have been talked out of that so easy, but they didn’t know how to talk,” Trump claimed.
He insisted that he was not defending Putin but maintained that the war should never have happened.
Disappointment Over Minerals Deal
Trump also expressed frustration with Zelensky over Ukraine’s rejection of a rare earth minerals deal. He did not elaborate on the details, but his remarks suggested that he saw the decision as a mistake.
Conclusion
Trump’s comments add to the ongoing debate over U.S. support for Ukraine. While he has previously claimed he could end the war quickly, his latest remarks raise questions about how he would handle U.S. relations with both Ukraine and Russia if re-elected
