Trump accuses Zelensky of prolonging war; Putin proposes trilateral summit

President Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, citing Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel refineries that harm global markets, while defending Russia's continued diesel exports. Trump also claimed Zelensky has no interest in peace due to European and past US funding. Trump stated he is working to negotiate peace and avoid steps that could push Russia away from talks, mentioning progress including hostage release negotiations. He argued Ukraine could have secured a better deal two years ago, noting the country's ruined state, lost territory, and decimated male population. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral summit in November with Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, excluding Zelensky and Europe, to negotiate a conflict resolution favorable to Moscow. The proposal, made during an October 9 call, has raised alarms in Kyiv and European capitals, though Trump has not yet agreed.