Former U.S. President Donald Trump made waves Thursday by claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stands alone in opposing a proposed peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at a press event, Trump stated negotiations had been "very close" to completion during his administration, involving undisclosed territorial arrangements.
Trump's Controversial Claims
The 2025 Republican frontrunner asserted most Ukrainians supported the plan, telling reporters: "Zelenskyy’s the only one saying no – everyone else sees the reality." No evidence was provided to support these claims about Ukrainian public sentiment.
Geopolitical Chess Match
Analysts note this comes as current U.S.-Russia relations remain tense, with peace talks stalled since 2023. The Biden administration has yet to comment on Trump’s latest remarks about the alleged 2025 proposal details.
