President of the United States Donald Trump has said that it is up to Ukraine to decide whether they want to exchange territory with Russia, as he will not bargain on behalf of them.
Getting aboard Air Force One on his way to Alaska, Trump added that he plans to get Russia and Ukraine to the negotiation table, where the two countries will then decide on any territorial swaps, reports Reuters.
“They’ll be discussed, but I’ve got to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they’ll make a proper decision. But I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine, I’m here to get them at a table,” Trump said.
Trump’s remarks are likely to offer some assurance to Ukraine, which is worried that the US-Russia talks could freeze the conflict at Ukraine’s expense.
Trump said the Russian offensive in Ukraine was likely aimed at helping to strengthen Putin’s hand in any negotiations to end the war.
“I think they’re trying to negotiate. He’s trying to set a stage. In his mind that helps him make a better deal. It actually hurts him, but in his mind that helps him make a better deal if they can continue the killing,” he said.
The US president said he expected his meeting with Putin to produce results, given the stakes involved and weakness in the Russian economy.
“He’s a smart guy, been doing it for a long time but so have I … we get along, there’s a good respect level on both sides, and I think, you know, something’s going to come of it,” he said.
Trump said it was a good sign that Putin was bringing business executives with him from Russia, but said no deals could be made until the war was settled.
“I like that ’cause they want to do business, but they’re not doing business until we get the war settled,” he said.
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