President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to make a deal with Russia to end the war, warning that failure to do so could lead to negative consequences. Trump accused Ukraine of receiving little in return for U.S. support, aside from 'high diesel' and 'grief, death, and tremendous monetary loss.'
Trump reiterated his demand for a deal, suggesting that Russia's 'big machine' is maintaining the upper hand in the conflict. He also mentioned that Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, must 'want to settle this war' for a resolution to be possible. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Oslo for talks with Zelenskyy aimed at finding an end to the four-year invasion.
The U.S. is increasing pressure on Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, despite European countries attempting to offset any reduction in U.S. support. Trump's comments come as tensions continue to escalate, with both sides struggling to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.