Criticism of "the worst statement"
Discussion on suspending military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on the 3rd (local time) criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who mentioned that the end of the war with Russia is still far away, saying, "The United States will no longer be able to tolerate it."


Trump says "Can't take it anymore" in response to Zelensky's remark that "the end of the war is far away" View original image

On that day, he shared an AP news report of Zelensky's remarks on his social networking service (SNS) Truth Social, which he created, saying, "This is the worst statement President Zelensky could make," and criticized, "As I said, this person does not want peace as long as the U.S. support exists."


Referring to the summit on the Ukraine war held in London, UK, he said, "They firmly said they cannot work without the United States," adding, "In terms of showing strength to Russia (in Europe), this is probably not a very good statement." He then questioned, "What on earth are they thinking?"


President Trump held a summit with President Zelensky at the White House on the 28th of last month, but after an unprecedented public clash in diplomatic history, it ended in a 'no deal' fiasco. The two leaders attempted to sign a mineral agreement but clashed over Ukraine's security guarantees, and President Trump canceled the private meeting, telling President Zelensky, "Come back when you are ready to discuss a peace agreement."


Afterwards, President Zelensky attended a European summit held in the UK the day before. AP reported that he said in a briefing held earlier in Ukraine that the end of the war is "still very far away."


The U.S. side has increased criticism toward President Zelensky and is pressuring him to accept the peace plan proposed by President Trump.


Michael Waltz, White House National Security Advisor, directly stated in an interview with Fox News on the same day, "President Zelensky is not ready to discuss peace." He said, "Time is not on President Zelensky's side," adding, "The patience of the American people is not infinite, and our weapons and ammunition are not unlimited." This statement is interpreted as implying the possibility of suspending military aid to Ukraine.



Meanwhile, it was reported that President Trump would discuss follow-up measures in the afternoon regarding the failure to conclude the mineral agreement during the summit with President Zelensky. Local media reported that the possibility of suspending military aid to Ukraine could also be discussed at this meeting.


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