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President Donald Trump expressed surprise that people continue to live in Ukraine despite the ongoing war, making the comment during a discussion about Lebanon. The remark comes as Trump’s approach to international conflicts continues to draw scrutiny.
Source: Trump made the comments while speaking with reporters at the White House, as reported by Ukrinform.
Details: The President was responding to a question regarding Israel’s military operation in Lebanon when he brought up Ukraine.
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Trump said he had asked a prominent Lebanese figure, “You live in Lebanon? Your parents live there?” The individual, according to Trump, responded, “Oh, yes, they live there. And over the years, they’ve gotten used to it being bombed.”
While discussing the challenges posed to Lebanon by Hezbollah, Trump unexpectedly shifted the focus to Ukraine.
Direct Quote from Trump: “People are living in Ukraine. You know, you’d think they couldn’t live in Ukraine, but they’re living in Ukraine. I don’t know how they do it, but they’re living in Ukraine.”
Details: After making the statement about Ukraine, Trump returned to the original topic, stating, “They’re living in Lebanon. Hezbollah is a big problem, and it’s going to be taken care of quickly.”
Background: Reports have indicated that Trump is losing interest in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, as he focuses more on Iran.
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Russian government, stated that the Kremlin does not perceive a decline in President Trump’s interest in peace talks concerning Ukraine and anticipates another round of negotiations.
Trump also expressed surprise that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly does not want to reach a peace agreement, while claiming the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is open to one.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters following a visit to France that the country is prepared for a new round of negotiations to end the war, though the location and timing remain unresolved due to differing positions held by the U.S. And Russia.
