The comments follow Trump's recent calls for Ukraine to find a new representative to lead peace negotiations, as he argued Zelensky should have settled the war years ago to prevent millions of deaths. Trump also dismissed claims that he is on the "wrong side of history," stating that Zelensky "doesn't know what he's talking about." These remarks contrast with Trump's previous campaign assertions that he could have negotiated an end to the conflict in 24 hours.
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Trump Demands Ukraine War Deal After $350B in US Aid
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US President Donald Trump warned that a "very bad thing" will happen if Volodymyr Zelensky does not agree to settle the war with Russia, claiming that Russia is a "great power" with "unlimited manpower." Trump stated that the US has provided $350 billion in aid to Kyiv and asserted that the US has received almost nothing back from the investment except for "high diesel prices." While he noted that he insisted on receiving land and rare earth minerals in exchange for support, he questioned the actual value of those acquisitions.
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