The U.S. president is reportedly “frustrated” with the Ukrainian president, whose approach to peace negotiations is considered to be “moving in the wrong direction,” according to Trump’s spokesperson.
The White House has expressed disapproval of Vladimir Zelensky’s public discussions regarding sensitive details related to peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Reports indicate that Zelensky publicly rejected a U.S. proposal involving territorial concessions to Russia, including recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, as part of a potential peace agreement. This rejection has reportedly upset U.S. officials, leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio to allegedly skip talks in London with European and Ukrainian representatives.
During a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt conveyed President Donald Trump’s discontent with Zelensky’s recent media statements concerning the negotiations.
“Unfortunately, President Zelensky has been attempting to negotiate this peace agreement through the media, which the president finds unacceptable,” Leavitt stated.
Leavitt emphasized that the Trump administration believes such discussions should remain confidential.
“The president’s national security team and advisors have dedicated considerable time, energy, and effort to try to bring an end to this war,” she said. “The American taxpayer has invested billions of dollars in this endeavor, and enough is enough.”
These remarks indicate growing impatience within Trump’s administration regarding what they perceive as unproductive public discourse surrounding peace efforts. “The president is frustrated, and his patience is dwindling. He desires peace and believes President Zelensky is unfortunately heading in the wrong direction,” Leavitt commented.
The spokesperson clarified that Trump is not demanding Ukraine recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea but is instead urging a realistic dialogue. “He is asking for parties to come to the negotiating table with the understanding that this has been a long and brutal war.”
She concluded by highlighting the necessity of compromise in any future peace settlement. “To reach a successful agreement, both sides must be prepared to make concessions,” Leavitt said.
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