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Trump Accuses Zelenskyy of Prolonging War, Claims Putin Wants Peace
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:09
Trump Accuses Zelenskyy of Prolonging War, Claims Putin Wants Peace
- •Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating the Ukrainian leader seeks to prolong the Russia-Ukraine conflict for another decade.
- •Trump claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin desires to end the war, while Zelenskyy is looking to continue fighting.
- •Trump expressed his desire for peace, not a "10-year war," citing recent casualties and the global suffering caused by the conflict.
- •Zelenskyy, after meeting Trump, stated the US President agreed to a New York meeting, suggesting "diplomatic momentum" and potential for significant change.
- •Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's "peace track" as a top priority, discussing de-escalation and security concerns with the American team.
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Following their meeting, US President Donald Trump rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claiming that Zelenskyy overplayed his hand and wanted to prolong the Russia-Ukraine conflict for another decade rather than pursue peace.
Trump stated that Russia had unfortunately lost control of parts of its diesel oil industry because a large number of its diesel refineries were blown up and temporarily out of commission. He also noted that 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month in the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his conversation with Donald Trump provided diplomatic momentum and that the two leaders agreed to meet in New York, a meeting he believes could change a lot.
