🎙️ U.S. President Donald Trump avoids harsh rhetoric toward Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, believing it could complicate peace negotiations.
Source: Censor.NET
🗣️ He emphasized that Trump is aware of the risks of publicly attacking Putin, as it could hinder dialogue.
💬 “If you aggressively demand, for example, that Russia compensate Ukraine for damages, it will block the possibility of negotiations. The president has spent his whole life making deals and understands that such matters are resolved at the negotiation table, not through loud statements,” Rubio explained.
❓ At the same time, he questioned the sincerity of the Ukrainian president’s intentions regarding a peace deal.
🤨 “Zelensky says he wants an agreement, but maybe that’s not the case. This caused frustration among those who contacted him before the meeting,” the secretary stated.
⏳ Rubio also suggested that Trump’s meeting with Zelensky might have been a waste of time.
🔹 “Trump does not take a specific position on the future of the Ukrainian president. He simply said: let Zelensky come back when he is ready for peace,” Rubio quoted Trump.
🔍 Regarding trust in Putin, the secretary recalled that Trump adheres to the principle: “Trust, but verify.”
🚫 He also stressed that Trump will not allow himself to be drawn into a fake deal and wants to make sure that peace is even possible.
🌍 Additionally, Rubio criticized the approach of some European leaders, who, according to him, consider prolonging the war for another year in the hope that Russia will weaken to the point of being forced to ask for peace.
⚠️ “That’s another year of deaths, destruction, and chaos. And, frankly, not a very realistic plan,” he concluded.
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