Trump pressures Zelensky to end Ukraine war, demands Russia deal

sudouest.fr (French) —

US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Ukraine, warning President Volodymyr Zelensky that failure to end the war with Russia will have severe consequences, while claiming the U.S. has received nothing in return for its massive aid. Trump told reporters at the White House that Ukraine must show willingness to negotiate, criticized the lack of tangible benefits from U.S. support, and urged Ukrainian forces to stop striking Russian oil refineries. Separately, Trump said he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release detained American Stephen Hubbard, suggesting a resolution could come within days.


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