President Trump expressed disappointment with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's comments regarding exclusion from US-Russia negotiations to end the Ukraine war. Trump implied that Ukraine could have prevented the war through better negotiation skills. He emphasized that Zelenskyy’s complaints were unfounded, as agreements could have been achieved years ago. The remarks reflect a shift in US stance towards Russia, which could unsettle European leaders. Amidst this, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for inclusive negotiations that involve European nations, rejecting the exclusion from discussions about his country’s future.
I'm very disappointed, I hear that they're upset about not having a seat [at the talks], Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida when asked about the Ukrainian reaction. The US president said a half baked negotiator could have secured a settlement years ago without the loss of much land.
Zelenskyy had earlier on Tuesday criticised the US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be fair and involve European countries, while postponing his own trip to Saudi Arabia, where the US-Russia talks took place.
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