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We'll be on the land (in Ukraine) and … in that way, it's this sort of automatic security, because nobody's going to be messing around with our people when we're there.”
Already, Trump has said of the upcoming agreement
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(Europe) is in a new geopolitical standoff for the long term with Russia and cannot rely on the US for its long-term security. Europeans have to take more responsibility,
said NiblettAmerican foreign policy is famously quite jarring and extreme. I can see what Trump is trying to do here. (But this doesn’t mean) Putin can trust the future president of America to uphold Trump’s deals,
Niblett addedIf the US invests in Ukraine and they want to protect those investments… that moves towards security guarantees,
said Aurel Braun, a political science professor at the University of TorontoIf Trump – the most ‘America First’ of all presidents – can sign off on a deal … where the US has a direct stake in Ukraine’s survival as a sovereign state that has not been taken over or turned into a vassal state by Russia, that is a massive strategic gain,
said Robin Niblett, a distinguished fellow at London-based think tank Chatham HouseEvery day that goes by is a mark of failure for (Trump), so he will want to get a deal done very quickly,
Sussex told CNA’s Asia First programmeRussia, alone, relies so much more on China. Trump knows that negotiating with China or Russia would be a lot easier if he could just split them a little,
noted NiblettThey have been warned for many years that they should not be dependent on Russia for energy, and they should increase military spending. They are now beginning to understand that,
he saidThe view of Trump is to show some face to Putin, to show that (they are) equals on the big stage. He might be able to convince (Putin) there's a possibility of a bigger relationship between the US and Russia, maybe even economic deals,
he saidI’m not going to make security guarantees beyond very much, ... we’re going to have Europe do that.”
the US president told reporters
I do think there is support to do everything we can to help get a peace in Ukraine. And from my perspective, one of the most important aspects of that is ensuring that the Ukrainians are positioned in the most positive, favorable way for them. If this deal helps with that, and President Zelenskyy is comfortable signing it, then I support that.”
Shaheen said
The town ... They’re willing to resist. And it showed just what a murderous thug Vladimir Putin is.”
Shaheen said
It’s very distressing. And the president’s wrong. He’s just wrong … Vladimir Putin is the dictator. President Zelenskiy was duly elected by the people of Ukraine, and he has a higher favorability rating than Donald Trump.”
Asked about Trump’s lie that Zelenskyy was a dictator who started the war, Shaheen saidYou try and take it away, right? We're going to do the best we can. We're going to do the best we can to make the best deal we can for both sides. But for Ukraine, we're going to try very hard to make a good deal so that they can get as much back as possible. We want to get as much back as possible."
When asked whether Russia retaining occupied territories would send a dangerous message, Trump responded
He's a very smart guy. He's a very cunning person. But I've dealt with some really bad people. But I will tell you, as far as this is concerned, you have to understand, in my opinion, he had no intention of settling this war. I think he wanted the whole thing,
Trump saidWe're doing very well with Russia-Ukraine. President Zelenskyy is going to be coming on Friday. It's now confirmed. And we're going to be signing an agreement, which will be a very big agreement. And I want to thank Howard and Scott for the job you guys did in putting it together. Really did an amazing job. And that'll be on rare earth and other things,
Trump saidI had a productive meeting with @SPE_Kellogg--a good discussion, many important details. I am grateful to the United States for all the assistance and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. It's important for us--and for the entire free world--that American strength is felt. We had a detailed conversation about the battlefield situation, how to return our prisoners of war, and effective security guarantees."
In a post on X, Zelenskyy statedI don't want to tell right now. But I can tell you that NATO, you can forget about. That's been, I think that's probably the reason the whole thing started."
When asked about the concessions he had in mind, Trump saidFrom the very first second of this war, Ukraine has sought peace. We must and can ensure that peace is strong and lasting--so that Russia can never return with war. Ukraine is ready for a strong, effective investment and security agreement with the President of the United States. We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results. Our team is ready to work 24/7. Success unites us all. Strong Ukraine-US relations benefit the entire world. I thank General Kellogg for the joint work to achieve important results."
He addedI hear that he's coming on Friday,
Trump told reporters