Trump blames Ukraine for war with Russia as US and Russia pursue peace talks
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US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting Ukraine was to blame for the war with Russia. This comes as the US and Russia engage in peace talks without Ukraine's involvement. Trump expressed disappointment over Ukraine's reaction to not being included in the discussions. He stated that Zelensky could have prevented the conflict by negotiating earlier. Trump also indicated a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin by the end of February. This marks a shift in US policy towards Russia, raising concerns among European leaders.