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It's not merely the question of ending the war,
Polyanskiy told Reuters
We are also open to dialogue with the new US administration about the Ukrainian conflict. The most important thing there is to eliminate the root causes of the crisis, which we have talked about many times. This is the most essential thing,
TASS quoted Putin as saying
We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
Trump delivered a personal message to the Russian leader, threatening
If the Kremlin concludes that no favourable deal with Trump is forthcoming, they will likely focus on prolonging the conflict,
she added
As I’ve said before, it’s better to prepare for the worst. Soon, we’ll look back on Biden’s term with nostalgia, like a thaw,
he saidMost people thought that war would have been over in one week,
Trump said
Its goal should not be a brief truce but a lasting peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people,
he saidIf we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries,
Trump wrote on Truth Social
Let's get this war, which never would have started if I were President, over with! We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better,
Trump wroteI'm not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left's Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX,
Trump wrote on Truth SocialThey're dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I'll have that done — I'll have that done in 24 hours,
he said in May 2023All of that being said, I'm going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War!"
Trump wroteI mean, he’s grinding it out but most people thought that war would have been over in one week and now we’re into three years. So he can’t be thrilled, not making him look very good,
Trump said before adding
We’re talking to Zelensky, we’re going to be talking with President Putin very soon,
Trump said
One thing I do feel is that the European Union should pay a lot more than they're paying, because under Biden, I mean, we're in there for USD 200 billion more. Now it affects them... We have an ocean in between, right? The European Union should equal us. We're in there for USD 200 billion more than the European Union. I mean, what are we, stupid? I guess the answer is yes,
the president said
Also, the Middle East would have never happened because Iran was broke,
he addedThe thing with Ukraine is that many more people died than what you're reporting. You're not reporting the real numbers, and I'm not blaming you for that. I'm blaming maybe our government for not wanting to release those numbers,
Trump told reportersRussia never would have gone into Ukraine. I had a very strong understanding with Putin. That would have never, ever happened. He disrespected Biden. Very simple. He disrespects people. He's smart. He understands. He disrespected Biden,
Trump saidHe's told me that wants to have peace very strongly, but it takes two to tangle. We'll see what happens. Anytime they want, I'll meet. I'd like to see that end. Millions of people are being killed. It's a vicious situation,
he said
Everything depends on the United States. If Trump is ready to see Ukraine in Nato, we will be in Nato, everyone will be in favour. If President Trump is not ready to see us in Nato, we will not be in Nato,
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, suggesting