We had to force Ukraine to do what was right. This was not an easy situation," said Donald Trump, admitting that his argument with Volodymyr Zelenski was part of the strategy of exerting force on Ukrainian authorities. According to the U.S. President, the fierce exchange of views yet led to Kiev's approval for peace negotiations.
The subject of the Washington – Kiev line appeared during the US President's press briefing held for respective hours before a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump, in consequence to questions from journalists, admitted that the fierce exchange of views with the president of Ukraine, which took place in the White House, was partially planned.
The American leader stressed that his administration had prepared a strategy in which 1 of the main elements was Pressure on Volodymyr Zelenski.
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– We had to force Ukraine to do what was right. It wasn't an easy situation. You've seen a small scene in the Oval Office, but I think they're doing what's right now., and we are seeking a ceasefire and then a peace agreement – Trump argued.
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A minute later, the president of the United States was asked about the consequences of his decision on halting arms transportation for Ukraine Armed Forcesand sharing intelligence.
Donald Trump stated that both issues They had no serious consequences. for Ukrainian troops that resisted the Russian offensive in the Kursk Oblast.
On the contrary. You gotta realize that if I see individual doing something bad that will lead to quite a few deaths, the only reason I intervene is due to humanity. Isterling for the good of humanity, due to the fact that many people die there He stressed.
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The US President's assurances do not find support in frontal reality. Operation of the Kursk, or attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Russia started last August. Since then, Ukrainian troops have maintained control of a large part of the Russian border region.
Just after Donald Trump announced he had stopped providing intelligence, which occurred on March 4, Russian troops have gone to strong offensive action. Within a fewer twelve hours, the Russians achieved crucial success, yet forcing Ukrainian commanders to decide to evacuate the units.
