Trump criticises Zelenskyy's position on Crimea: "Ukraine lost it years ago"
www.pravda.com.ua
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:12:36 +0300
US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his statement rejecting the recognition of Russias annexation of Crimea, claiming such a stance harms peace negotiations.
Source Trump on Truth Social, as reported by European Pravda Details Trump said Zelenskyys statement that Ukraine legally does not recognise the occupation of Crimea is very harmful to the peace negotiations with Russia in that Crimea was lost years ago under the auspices of president Barack Hussein Obama, and is not even a point of discussion.
Quote Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognise Crimea as Russian territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didnt they fight for it 11 years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired Details Trump further argued that even before the annexation, major Russian submarine bases were already located in Crimea.
Quote Its inflammatory statements like Zelenskyys that makes it so difficult to settle this war.
He has nothing to boast about The situation for Ukraine is dire he can have peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole country. Details He believes Ukraine and Russia are very close to a deal and that it is Zelenskyy whom Trump described as the man who has no cards to play who must accept the proposed terms.
Background Earlier reports indicated that President Trumps administration handed Ukraine a onepage document in Paris last week, presented as a final offer for peace the key points of that proposal are outlined in this news.
Among other things, the US is reportedly ready to recognise Russian control over Ukrainian Crimea and to ease sanctions against Moscow as part of a potential peace agreement.
Zelenskyy recently reiterated that Ukraine does not recognise Russias occupation of Crimea, which is internationally acknowledged as Ukrainian territory.
Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon
Latest news
more news