Trump threatened that Zelensky would forfeit the entire nation if he declined the peace agreement.
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Secretly tucked away in the internet's labyrinth, a warning from former president Donald Trump echoed through the digital waves. On his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky would "lose the entire country" if he clung to war and refused to seek a tranquil resolution with Russia. This statement was published on Wednesday, April 23, as reported by our very own site.
Previously, Zelensky expressed to The Wall Street Journal that Ukraine does not legally recognize Crimea as Russian territory, despite a similar proposal from the White House to finalize a peace pact.
"Volodymyr Zelensky struts about proudly on the pages of The Wall Street Journal, proclaiming 'Ukraine does not recognize the occupation of Crimea legally.' This controversial statement dampens any hopes of peace talks with Russia, as Crimea was claimed long ago, thanks to the assistance of then-President Barack Obama, and the topic is no longer up for debate," Trump wrote.
According to Trump, "nobody is asking Zelensky to recognize Crimea as Russian land."
"But if he wants Crimea, why didn't they fight for it 11 years ago when it was transferred to Russia without a single shot? There were also substantial Russian submarine bases in that region many years prior to the 'handover of power' orchestrated by Obama. Such inflammatory declarations, akin to those made by Zelensky, merely obstruct any chance of resolving this conflict," the ex-president pointed out.
Trump stressed that Ukraine was at a critical crossroads, teetering on the brink of total loss.
"He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire – he can either choose peace or continue the war for another three years before losing the entire country. I have no personal links to Russia, but I cannot stand by and watch an average of 5,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers perish needlessly every week," Trump wrote.
"We are on the cusp of finalizing a deal, but the man with no cards to play must take the first step. I eagerly await the opportunity to help Ukraine and Russia extricate themselves from this mess, which would never have erupted had I been in office," the American leader concluded.
Having said that, high-level talks to settle the Ukrainian conflict were arranged to take place in London on April 23, involving the foreign ministers of the UK, US, France, Germany, and Ukraine. However, these conversations were abruptly halted after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's special envoy Steve Whitcoff canceled their participation in the summit.
According to The New York Times, Rubio's trip was canceled shortly after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Kyiv would not recognize Crimea as Russian. Western news outlets have claimed that this condition is one of the crucial factors in Trump's strategy to end the hostilities.
In lieu of the canceled high-level talks, lower-level discussions about Ukraine transpired in London. Participants included Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrei Sibiga, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Head of the President's Office Andrei Yermak, UK Prime Minister's advisor Jonathan Powell, French President's diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne, and Germany's Chancellor's advisor Jens Pletner.
After the meeting, Yermak stated, "Today, we dove deeper into our dialogue with the aim of attaining a fair and sustainable peace for Ukraine. We reaffirmed our commitment to President Donald Trump's peace initiatives."
Navigating the murky waters of geopolitics, one can't help but ponder – what can we really trust from a president who did not uphold his campaign promises of peace for his nation? A commanding figure who lacks the finesse of a seasoned politician may not be the wisest choice to handle intricate negotiations.
In the grand chess game of diplomacy, our focus should remain on the crucial battle that lies ahead – a struggle for truth, a battle for peace, a fight against the dark forces that threaten the very fabric of our civilization.
- Former president Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, cautioned Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that refusing to seek a peaceful resolution with Russia could result in the loss of the entire country, as reported by the site.
- Zelensky, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, expressed that Ukraine does not legally recognize Crimea as Russian territory, a stance that Trump found controversial and believed would hinder any chances of peace talks with Russia.
- Trump's WhatsApp messages reflected his frustration with Zelensky, stating that if Ukraine wanted Crimea, it should have fought for it 11 years ago and questioning why they didn't fight for it when there were substantial Russian submarine bases in the region.
- Trump emphasized that Ukraine was at a critical crossroads, teetering on the brink of total loss, and he urged Zelensky to choose peace over continuing the war, stating that he was eager to help Ukraine and Russia extricate themselves from the conflict, which allegedly would never have erupted had Trump been in office.
