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Trump Accuses Zelenskiy of Hindering Ukraine Peace Deal
In an interview, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the one holding up a peace deal with Russia, not Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump thinks Putin is ready to end the war, which has been going on for nearly four years.
The negotiations are focused on making sure Ukraine is safe after the war, but Ukraine has said it won't give up any land to Russia.
Trump might meet Zelenskiy at a big meeting in Switzerland next week.
Some U.S. allies and European officials are not sure if Putin will agree to the terms being discussed.
Trump accuses Zelenskiy of hindering Ukraine peace deal, suggesting Putin is ready to end the war.
Negotiations focus on security guarantees for post-war Ukraine, with U.S. pushing Ukraine to abandon eastern Donbas region.
Zelenskiy has publicly ruled out any territorial concessions to Moscow.
Trump might meet Zelenskiy at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
European allies and officials doubt Putin's willingness to agree to negotiated terms.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- What
- Trump accuses Zelenskiy of hindering Ukraine peace deal
- Where
- Oval Office, Washington
- When
- Interview conducted on Wednesday, January 14
- Why
- Trump believes Zelenskiy is less ready to make a deal compared to Putin
Trump's Perspective
European Allies' Perspective
Putin's Willingness to Negotiate
Trump's Perspective
Trump believes Putin is ready to make a peace deal.
European Allies' Perspective
European allies doubt Putin's willingness to end the war.
Ukraine's Position in Negotiations
Trump's Perspective
Trump suggests Zelenskiy is less ready to make a deal.
European Allies' Perspective
Ukrainian officials have been actively involved in negotiations and ruled out territorial concessions.
Key facts
- Key Figures
- Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner
- Conflict Duration
- Nearly four years
- Negotiation Focus
- Security guarantees for post-war Ukraine
- Ukraine's Stance
- No territorial concessions to Moscow
- Trump's Meeting Plans
- Potential meeting with Zelenskiy at Davos
- U.S. Negotiators
- Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner
- European Allies' View
- Moscow has little interest in ending the war
- Putin's Goals
- Capture all of Ukraine, reclaim parts of former Soviet empire
Timeline
Zelenskyy rejects US peace plan, demanding Ukraine's full territory.
Then, Russia accepts, but talks stall as Zelenskyy holds firm.
Trump blames Zelenskyy for blocking peace deal, not Putin.
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“I think Putin is ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal.”
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“Zelenskiy.”
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy
President of Ukraine
“It is precisely Russian missiles, Russian ‘Shaheds,’ (drones) and Russia’s attempt to destroy Ukraine that are clear evidence that Russia is not interested in agreements at all.”
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“We also talked about diplomatic work with America – Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace.”
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Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesman
“Russia agreed with Trump that Zelenskiy was holding up a deal, saying President Vladimir Putin and the Russian side remain open to talks.”
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Sources
Zelenskiy affirms Ukraine’s commitment to peace after Trump’s remarks
‘Yes, We Agree With Trump': Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Holding Up Peace Deal
"Zelensky, Not Putin, Is Holding Up Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump's Big Claim
Would Trump Meet Zelensky At World Economic Forum In Davos? What He Said
Exclusive-Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal
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