The key facts
- Trump said the US gave Ukraine a lot and in return 'received absolutely nothing'
- The statement was made in Washington during a conversation with journalists
- Earlier, Trump called on Zelensky to conclude a settlement agreement
Statement by the US President
US President Donald Trump said that American aid to Ukraine has resulted in financial losses and human casualties for Washington. According to him, the United States provided Kyiv with significant support but received nothing in return. The statement was made during a conversation with journalists in Washington. 'We have given Ukraine a great deal, and in return we have received absolutely nothing except grief, death and incredible financial losses,' Life.ru quotes Trump as saying.
Context: negotiations and previous statements
The remark came amid ongoing discussions on settling the Ukrainian conflict. Earlier, the US president repeatedly called on Kyiv to seek an agreement to end hostilities and warned of possible consequences of dragging out the negotiations. According to the outlet, Trump previously also noted the advance of Russian troops and called on Volodymyr Zelensky to conclude a settlement agreement. He described Russia as a military power with significant resources, noting that Russian forces continue to occupy new territories and that Moscow's capabilities allow it to wage prolonged hostilities. Trump expressed the opinion that the Russian leadership is interested in ending the conflict and emphasized that Zelensky should take a similar position and agree to a peace deal.
