Quotes
How the hell are you going to find a way out of the mess if you're not talking
said one individual familiar with Trump's thinking
He can't be thrilled, he's not doing so well, ... Russia is bigger, they have more soldiers to lose, but that's no way to run a country."
Trump said of Putin during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, as reported by CNN, adding
Will President Trump even notice Europe?”
Zelensky asked in appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos
I have to speak to President Putin. We’re going to have to find out,
he saidEurope can’t afford to be second or third in line for its allies,
Zelensky said
The president said when he was campaigning, he wants the dying to stop,
new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday on NBCThis isn’t a situation where one country can secure itself alone. It’s about all of us standing together to mean something,
he said
What I was a bit concerned of when I listened to Trump – he didnʼt mention Ukraine. That's troubling."
Swedish Minister of Economy and Finance Elisabeth Svantesson said
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Since Mr. Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, we as Turkey will do whatever necessary in this regard. We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible. This issue will be on our agenda with our talks with Mr. Trump, and we would take our steps accordingly. I wish Mr. Trump's second term would bring good for all humanity."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.jpg)
What will we do in Europe tomorrow if our American ally withdraws its warships from the Mediterranean? If they send their fighter jets from the Atlantic to the Pacific?"
Emmanuel Macron told members of the French military on MondayWe have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders but refuses to defend American borders, or, more importantly, its own people."
U.S. President Donald Trump saidTrump recognizes NATO expansionism triggered the war in Ukraine and blames Biden for the foolish decision - This is great news for peace. Trump moves away from the "unprovoked invasion" narrative that was used to prevent a peaceful settlement and legitimize a long war."
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian political scientist, wroteMany institutions, read IMF, or media and politicians, talked quite positively about narratives of Putin [about the state of the Russian economy]. But we know that the economy in Russia is quite bad. We know that sanctions work, and thatʼs why we really need to continue with sanctions."
Quote from Elisabeth Svantesson
We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also by the wars we end and most importantly, the wars we never get into,
said Trump, who used to repeatedly claim that
While maintaining our close partnership with Ukraine and continuously looking for ways to support the country, we will do our best to become a good partner to restore its agriculture,
a TYM official said
Ukraine is the most ideal country to rebuild, considering its large territory, ample agricultural and mineral resources, population of 35 million and possibility of massive financial support from the United States and Western Europe,
DR & Aju Senior Adviser Byun Ji-hyun said at a seminar hosted by the law firm last ThursdayStarting from 2025, we will expand our presence in Ukraine,
Daedong Vice President Lee Jong-sun said.jpg)
President Putin has consistently stated his openness to engagement with international leaders, including the US president, including Donald Trump,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on January 10.
Do you want Ukraine to win this war, ... I want the war to stop. I want to save lives.”
Asked during his one debate with Vice President Kamala Harris ... Trump answeredRussia has someone right on their doorstep and I can understand their feeling about that.”
In Mar-a-Lago, he said