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If 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,
he added
We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better,
he wrote in a post on his social media platform Truth SocialI think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal,
Trump said, expressing hope for a resolution before his inauguration
Most people thought that war would have been over in one week,
Trump saidIts goal should not be a brief truce but a lasting peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people,
he saidI'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 Social
They'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
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 saidThe war [between] Ukraine and Russia should have never started,
Trump added
He can’t be thrilled,
Trump said of PutinI think Russia is going to be in big trouble. You take a look at their economy. You take a look at their inflation in Russia,
he saidWe're talking to (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskiy, we're going to be talking with President Putin very soon,
Trump said
I think Trump is going to call Putin and tell him to end the war. I think Putin will not agree … and I think the Trump team will understand they have to show strength. Show more resolve. And put it all on the table,
Volker said
Not taxpayer money, but there are various ways to do this, including a lend-lease program, including by Europe seizing the €300 billion in Russian assets and using that money to buy U.S. defense equipment,
Volker said