US President Trump, calling Putin a friend, stated that the Russia-Ukraine war should have been won in a week. This statement was made during a lunch with the President of Argentina at the White House.
World Update: The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has sparked a new debate in international politics. US President Donald Trump has made a significant statement regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump, calling Putin a friend, said he should have won this war in a week. He quipped that he doesn't know why he is still continuing it. He made this statement during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.
Trump's Big Statement
Trump questioned the Russian President's strategy while claiming friendship with him. He stated that prolonging the war for such a long period is incomprehensible. His statement comes at a time when the Russia-Ukraine conflict is continuously deepening from a global perspective, and military and political situations between the two countries remain tense.
Statement Ahead of Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Just two days before Trump's statement, a crucial meeting between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to take place at the White House. Discussions in this meeting are likely to include US-Ukraine cooperation, defense assistance, and long-range capabilities. Trump has previously indicated that the US could provide Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles to ensure Ukraine's security.
Russia Retaliates
Russia has sharply reacted to Trump's statement about supplying Tomahawk missiles. Russian officials state that such military aid could have devastating consequences and further escalate tensions in the region. Military support and arms supplies in the Russia-Ukraine conflict remain a constant subject of dispute.
What Zelenskyy Said
Before his US visit, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that his discussions with Trump would include Ukraine's defense, air defense, and long-range military capabilities. He also mentioned that Trump had previously achieved success by brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. According to Zelenskyy, Trump's strategy could also serve as an an example for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia's Attack on Kharkiv
Meanwhile, the Russian army has attacked Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with glide bombs and drones. A hospital was targeted in this attack, injuring seven people. This attack occurred just as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is about to visit the US and is preparing to request more military aid from US President Trump.
