Trump criticizes Ukraine's exclusion from US-Russia peace talks and suggests earlier negotiations

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over Ukraine's complaints about being excluded from US-Russia peace talks. He suggested Ukraine could have negotiated a deal with Russia years ago to avoid the ongoing conflict. Trump stated he believes he can help end the war, emphasizing that Russia is interested in stopping the violence. He also mentioned the possibility of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to maintain a ceasefire. His comments followed a meeting in Riyadh, where US and Russian officials discussed ways to halt the war. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has insisted that any agreement must include Ukraine's participation.