Trump describes Zelensky as calmer after Vatican talks

Trump describes Zelensky as calmer after Vatican talks

In an interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump expressed that he considered his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as a "calmer" and interested party in a peace agreement after they came together in the Vatican this weekend.

Conversation about arms deliveries

Trump described the meeting as "beautiful" and said that Zelensky asked for more weapons during the 15-minute meeting.

Frustration over Putin

With a clear disappointment, Trump expressed his frustration about President Vladimir Putin, who had started a rocket attack on Kiev. He was unsure whether the Russian leader was actually interested in the end of the war.

Outlook for the coming days

"I think the meeting went well. We'll see what will happen in the next few days. We will probably learn a lot. I was very disappointed that rockets from Russia flew," said Trump, leaving New Jersey, where he had spent part of the weekend in his golf club.

Crimean question and American peace suggestions

During his meeting with Zelensky in St. Peter’s, the questions about the Crimea were briefly asked. According to Trump, the US would recognize Crimea as Russian under an American peace proposal, but Zelensky rejected.

Relationship to Zelensky

Trump rejected that his relationship with Zelensky was ever bad. He emphasized that their public dispute in February was only a small obstacle. "I see him calmer. I think he understands the situation. And I think he wants to negotiate a deal," said Trump.

Putin's obligation to end war

Trump emphasized that Putin had to show his commitment to peace. "I want him to stop shooting, sits down and signs a deal," added Trump. "We have the framework conditions of an agreement, and I want him to sign it and thus conclude it so that life can return to normality."

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