These remarks contrast with Trump's previous campaign claim that he could end the conflict in 24 hours. He reiterated that the U.S. provides intelligence and aid to Kyiv while receiving nothing in return, renewing his criticism of the current arrangement as the U.S. continues to support efforts to end the war with Russia.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Says Zelensky Must Be Replaced as Ukraine's Lead Negotiator
Geopolitics1 day ago
President Donald Trump dismissed assertions that he is on the wrong side of history and called for a new representative to handle Ukraine's diplomatic negotiations. Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelensky is unfit to lead peace talks and should have settled the war long ago, claiming a superior deal would have left "a million people living." He argued that a change in negotiators is necessary because Ukraine is "losing their male population" under the current leadership.
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