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The first steps to establishing real peace should be forcing the sole source of this war, Russia, to stop such attacks,
the Ukrainian president said on Telegram
I think he wants to get it [the war] stopped and settled and I think he’s hitting them harder than he’s been hitting them and I think probably anybody in that position would be doing that right now,
he told reporters in the White HouseBased on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED.”
The US president postedI have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace,
Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after the heated meeting
Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,
President Trump saidIt is very important that Ukrainians are not alone – we feel it and know it."
He added in an X post
Your people are very brave, but you’re either going to make a deal or we’re out,
he ragedYou’re gambling with the lives of millions of people! You’re gambling with World War Three!"
When Zelensky pushed back, Trump snappedThis is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead, and to unite, around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.”
Unveiling his battle plan for the war-torn country, the PM told a press conference.jpg)
We see that the European Union is now actively discussing the militarisation of the EU and the development of the defence segment. This is a process that we are watching closely, because the EU is positioning Russia as its main adversary,
the Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, told reportersAll of this was directed against infrastructure that ensures normal life. Currently, repair and restoration work is ongoing.”
Writing on social media, Ukraine’s president added ... He saidThe Mirages successfully intercepted Russian cruise missiles. Thank you! I also want to recognise the performance of our anti-aircraft missile forces, army aviation, all our electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups.”
He saidPeople are dying... you’re running low on soldiers,
Trump told Zelensky as their meeting degenerated into a shouting match
I hope I’m going to be remembered as a peacemaker,
Trump saidAny escalation of aggression against our people will result in the killing of enemy captives
he added
We warn the families [of the hostages] that we have proof of life for those who remain alive,
he saidWe are now in discussions to coordinate a meeting with the Ukrainians in Riyadh or even potentially Jeddah. So the city is moving around a little bit, but it will be Saudi Arabia,
Witkoff told reporters outside the White House on Thursday
I am scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia to meet with the Crown Prince. After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with American partners,
Zelenskyy said in an evening address on ThursdayWe’ll see if he follows through,
Witkoff addedHopefully, we get things back on track with the Ukrainians, and everything resumes,
Witkoff said