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Trump: Zelenskyy Could End Russia-Ukraine War ‘if He Wants To’
Trump cites Crimea annexation as reason to block Ukraine's NATO membership while offering US security guarantees similar to Article 5, a concession Russia agreed to, officials said.
- On August 18, 2025, US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and prominent European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the Ukraine-Russia war.
- This meeting followed Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and recent Trump-Putin talks that reiterated Moscow's demands for Ukraine to relinquish Crimea and abandon NATO aspirations.
- Trump urged Zelensky to negotiate peace quickly, stating Ukraine can end the war almost immediately if it chooses but must accept no return of Crimea or NATO membership; European leaders expressed cautious support.
- Trump noted the unprecedented gathering of numerous European leaders, emphasizing the significance of their support, while Zelensky expressed that they are all committed to bringing the conflict to a swift and dependable conclusion to pressure Russia into peace.
- The meeting signals intensified US and European efforts to pressure Ukraine toward a peace deal under Moscow's terms, while Russia warns of possible sabotage by Kyiv and some European capitals.
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Trump said that he and Zelensky both want the war to end, and that he believes Putin feels the same way. Reporters asked Trump whether Russia or Ukraine had the “better cards,” but the US president said he did not want to answer that question. He added that this was not his war, and then again blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden, for not stopping Russia’s invasion. Trump reiterated that the war must end, saying he wanted it to end well for everyon…
Trump said during a meeting with Zelensky at the White House: "There has been no discussion about Ukraine joining NATO; I will call Putin after these meetings."
Trump: Zelenskyy could end Russia-Ukraine war ‘if he wants to’
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington on Monday, President Donald Trump said Ukraine should give up efforts for NATO membership and Russian-annexed Crimea.
derwesten.de
news38.deNATO membership is essential for peace in Ukraine. But Trump turns his back on Selensky.
The Post Millennial
kvi.comTrump says Ukraine will not join NATO
"NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE."
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