The key facts
- Kirill Dmitriev published a comment on X about Trump's position, accompanying it with a video recording of the US president's statement.
- Earlier, Trump called on Zelensky to seek an end to the conflict, without specifying what 'serious consequences' were possible in case of refusal.
- According to Trump, two years ago Zelensky could have concluded a more advantageous deal; he also allowed for negotiations to be handed over to another representative of Kyiv.
Dmitriev commented on Trump's position
Special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev published a comment on the social network X, in which he stated that US President Donald Trump wants Volodymyr Zelensky to show a desire for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. 'President Trump wants Zelensky to want peace,' Dmitriev wrote. He attached a video clip of Trump's statement to the post, in which, according to Life.ru, the American leader emphasizes that Ukraine and Zelensky personally must be interested in ending the conflict.
Trump's previous statements
Earlier, Trump called on Zelensky to seek an end to the Ukrainian conflict, warning of possible serious consequences, but did not explain exactly what consequences might follow if Kyiv refuses a peaceful settlement. According to the American president, the Ukrainian leadership must show interest in ending the hostilities. Trump had also previously expressed dissatisfaction with Zelensky's actions and claimed that Ukraine could have concluded an agreement earlier and on more favorable terms — according to his statement, two years ago Zelensky could have made a better deal. In addition, the American leader allowed for the possibility of transferring negotiating authority to another representative of the Ukrainian side.
