Trump blames Ukraine for starting war with Russia during Florida press conference

Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for the ongoing war with Russia, suggesting they should have made a deal before the conflict began in 2022. He made these comments during a press conference at his Florida residence. His remarks followed a high-level meeting between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war, where Ukraine was not included. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine would not accept any outcomes from talks it did not participate in. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine would still be consulted in the peace efforts. Russia's foreign minister emphasized that Ukraine's NATO membership remains a non-negotiable issue for Russia.