Trump referred to the ongoing discussions on the termination of the Russian invasion of Ukraine during another signing ceremony. Although he positively assessed Wednesday talks with Ukraine in London, he suggested that Ukraine is now the main obstacle to concluding an agreement to end the war.
— I think Russia is ready... quite a few people said Russia wanted to take everything, but I think we have a deal with Russia. We request to make a deal with Zelenski. I thought things would be easier with Zelenski, but so far it's been harder. But it's okay, I think we'll have an agreement with both sides," Trump said.
"If both sides are happy if they want to sign the agreement"
When asked if he intended to recognise Russian sovereignty over Crimea, the American president did not answer directly, saying that "all is well."
— If both sides are happy, if they want to sign the agreement... I have no favorites, I will not favour anyone. I want a deal. I want to save lives," Trump said. He added that for president Biden the US spent "hundreds of billions" to aid Ukraine and that Biden should not have allowed war.
Trump besides announced that he could shortly meet Vladimir Putin, signaled that it would happen in May. erstwhile asked if this would happen in Saudi Arabia, where it would go on 13 May, he replied that "probably not" and that the gathering would most likely be "soon afterwards".
In turn asked about a possible gathering with Volodymyr Zelenski in Rome (at the margins of the ceremony of Pope Francis), which the Ukrainian president is seeking, Trump stated that he did not know if Zelenski was going to the funeral, but added that “he simply hopes that he will settle the matter”, referring to an agreement with Russia.
