“US President Donald Trump said that more than 80% of Ukrainians “demand a deal” to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
US President Donald Trump. Photo by Getty Images Source: “European Truth” with reference to Trump’s statement during a round table with business leaders in the White House
Direct speech of the President of the USA: “If you look at the polls, I’d say 82% of people want a deal. I understand they’re losing thousands and thousands of people every week. They want it to end.”
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Details: He did not specify who exactly conducted this poll, nor did he provide any additional information about this opinion poll.
Trump also said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyi “must be realistic” in his position on negotiations, adding that he “wonders” when Ukraine’s next elections will be held.
“I really wonder how long it will be before they hold an election? This is a democracy. They haven’t held an election in a long time. It’s a loss of a lot of people,” the American president said.
Prehistory:
- Earlier, in response to Trump’s statement that “it’s time” for Ukraine to hold presidential elections, Zelensky replied: “I am ready for ever.”
- Recently, the Financial Times wrote that Trump hopes to conclude an agreement “before Christmas.”