In a recent campaign rally in North Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not negotiating with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump claimed that even the “worst deal” would be better than the current level of death and destruction in the country, adding that it would take hundreds of years to rebuild what has been destroyed. Trump accused Zelenskyy of making negative remarks towards him, referencing an interview where the Ukrainian leader questioned Trump’s ability to stop the war.
Zelenskyy, on the other hand, urged world leaders at the UN General Assembly not to settle for a temporary ceasefire but strive for a real and just peace. He presented his 2022 “peace formula” that demands the expulsion of all Russian forces from Ukraine. This comes as Trump has repeatedly promised to bring an end to the war almost immediately, without providing specific details on how he would achieve this.
In a podcast interview, Trump mentioned having a precise plan for resolving the conflict but could not disclose the details before putting it into action. The criticism from Trump against Zelenskyy marks a significant escalation in their relationship and highlights the differing approaches towards the ongoing conflict. It remains to be seen how both leaders will navigate the situation moving forward, as tensions continue to rise in the region.
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