️🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 - President Trump stated that the main obstacle to peace is the "tremendous hatred" between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that he maintains relations with both of them and expects a quick solution "only because of me".
️ In Putin's denial, Trump acknowledged that Zelensky's resentment over the invasion was understandable, but claimed that Russia had experienced "great disrespect" during the leaders' initial meeting.
He argued that the conflict would never have happened under his first presidency, and defended Russia's policy as tougher than any alternative due to trade measures and sanctions.
️ Referring to the latest policy changes, Trump denied the lifting of the diesel sanctions, claiming that it only made it easier to supply the world market without giving Moscow a big favor. Asked if Ukraine would remain free and independent, he predicted an imminent settlement that would leave the nation "in a slightly different shape."