Return of Crimea to Ukraine and Kiev's NATO Accession Are 'Impossible:' Trump
14:16 19.08.2025 (Updated: 14:38 19.08.2025)
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Other key statements from the US President to local media:
Trump emphasized that Zelensky must demonstrate flexibility, highlighting the necessity for Kiev to make concessions to resolve the conflict.
He clarified that he does not intend to participate in the initial meeting between Putin and Zelensky, preferring it to occur in a bilateral format.
Trump noted that European leaders at the White House meeting expressed understanding of the need for Ukraine to make territorial concessions.
Trump stated that France and Germany seek to deploy their forces in Ukraine, asserting that this "will not create issues with Russia."
Trump stated that during his presidency, there would be no American troops in Ukraine.
The USSR and Russia were right not wanting to see NATO on their borders.
"Russia is a powerful military nation, whether people like it or not" and it's impossible to fight a nation that is ten times larger than you.
Trump did not call Putin in the presence of European leaders as it would have been disrespectful to the President of Russia.
