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Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, blasts Zelensky on peace

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Briefings

US President Donald Trump on October 18, 2026, accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump stated negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making great progress but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal due to European financial support.

Key points

• US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace.
• Trump stated negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making great progress but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of European financial support.

Context

This briefing summarizes a recent US presidential statement from October 2026 regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to conclude the four-year Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting tensions over peace negotiations and financial conditions.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026; no additional context or background is supplied. The article does not provide specific dates for negotiations, names of negotiators, or details on European financial support amounts.

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