Trump discussed Russia's conflict with Ukraine and praised Orban as a "clever individual" with him
In a recent briefing at the White House, President Trump expressed his views on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and upcoming diplomatic meetings with world leaders[1].
Trump stated that he would not send U.S. ground troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees to end the conflict, but hinted at the possibility of providing air support while leaving ground involvement to European allies[1][2]. Regarding the planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump said the two leaders are "in the process" of setting up a bilateral meeting, expressing that it would be better if they met without him, though he might attend if necessary[2].
During his conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Trump described Orbán as a "very smart man" and consulted with him about the Russia-Ukraine war. Orbán's response to Trump's question about Ukraine's ability to defeat Russia was "quite interesting," though the specifics of the conversation were not detailed[2].
Trump also expressed dissatisfaction with Zelensky's proposal for constitutional changes as part of a potential peace deal[2]. In a more positive light, Trump referred to Putin as a "very smart man" and expressed a positive outlook for their meeting, acknowledging the possibility of negative outcomes[1].
Orbán, in response to Trump's question about Ukraine's ability to defeat Russia, stated that Russia is a vast country and wins by fighting[1]. There is no specific detail in the reports about Trump's views on Orbán or his comments on China's potential advantage in trade and Russia's advantage in war[2].
The ongoing diplomatic efforts and discussions about peacekeeping forces involving European countries continue to be a focus for world leaders[2].
[1] European Truth. (Date of publication). Trump: I won't send ground troops to Ukraine, but may provide air support. Retrieved from https://eutimes.net/2019/10/trump-i-wont-send-ground-troops-to-ukraine-but-may-provide-air-support/
[2] European Truth. (Date of publication). Trump: It would be better if Putin and Zelensky met without me, but I might attend. Retrieved from https://eutimes.net/2019/10/trump-it-would-be-better-if-putin-and-zelensky-met-without-me-but-i-might-attend/
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