
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky does not want to pursue a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, claiming a deal could have been made years ago and suggesting Russia would like to negotiate.
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The article reports Trump's criticism of Zelensky's unwillingness to pursue peace in Ukraine, referencing past opportunities for a deal and mentioning potential negotiations involving Witkoff and Kushner with Russia.
WASHINGTON, October 11. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky, for various reasons, does not want to pursue a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, said US President Donald Trump.
"This is something that could have been solved many times, but for whatever reason, Zelensky does not want to make a deal," he told journalists at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, returning from Tennessee to the White House.
"I think it would have been smart if he would have made a deal two years ago. He would have been a lot better off. He would have made a much better deal two years ago."
When asked about plans to send his representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Moscow for negotiations on Ukraine, the president said: "I think that Russia would like to make a deal."
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US representatives Witkoff and Kushner may engage in negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine
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