Trump Blames Zelensky’s Stance for Stalling Ukraine Peace Talks

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Trump Blames Zelensky’s Stance for Stalling Ukraine Peace Talks

 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that Zelensky’s recent remarks about Crimea are damaging the prospects for peace in Ukraine. Trump’s comments came after Zelensky made it clear that Kyiv would never recognize Russia’s control over Crimea, the territory illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014.

 

 

During a press conference on Tuesday, Zelensky reaffirmed his government's uncompromising position, saying, “There’s nothing to talk about here.

 

This is against our constitution,” in reference to any potential recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea. The firm stance was quickly met with disapproval from Trump, who took to his social media platform Truth Social to voice his concerns. “This statement is very harmful to the peace negotiations with Russia,” Trump said, warning that such language would only prolong the ongoing bloodshed. He added, “It’s inflammatory statements like Zelensky’s that makes it so difficult to settle this war.”

 

JD Vance: “The Ukrainians and the Russians are both gonna have to give up some of the territories they currently own…the only way for the killing to stop is that both armies put down their weapons.”

JD Vance: “The Ukrainians and the Russians are both gonna have to give up some of the territories they currently own…the only way for the killing to stop is that both armies put down their weapons.”
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— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 23, 2025

 

Trump’s remarks followed comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who suggested that the United States might step back from its role as a peace broker if meaningful progress wasn’t made. “The US would ‘walk away’ from its deal making role if the two sides did not come to an agreement,” Vance warned, underscoring growing frustrations in Washington over the slow pace of diplomatic progress.

 

In a related move, U.S. officials pulled out of a scheduled meeting in London this week to focus on direct talks in Moscow. The shift suggests that diplomatic efforts are entering a more urgent phase. Reports from recent leaks have hinted at a controversial proposal under U.S. consideration: to recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader settlement plan. Such a move would be deeply divisive, both domestically within Ukraine and internationally.

 

Despite the criticism from Trump, Zelensky remained resolute. On Wednesday, he posted on social media, reiterating his commitment to ending the violence. “Stopping the killing is task number one,” he wrote, making clear that his top priority remains halting the ongoing conflict – though not at the cost of compromising Ukrainian sovereignty.

 

The latest exchange marks another tense episode in the already strained relationship between Trump and Zelensky. Their interactions have long been marked by friction and mutual skepticism, and the divide appears to be growing as the war drags on and the search for a diplomatic resolution becomes more complex.

 

While peace remains a distant goal, the rhetoric from both leaders highlights the difficulty in finding common ground, especially when fundamental issues such as territorial integrity are non-negotiable for one side and potentially expendable for the sake of diplomacy on the other.

 

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[thesetat]

22 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Zelensky made it clear that Kyiv would never recognize Russia’s control over Crimea, the territory illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014.

 This is pretty clear he does not want to end the war. 

22 minutes ago, Social Media said:

“The US would ‘walk away’ from its deal making role if the two sides did not come to an agreement,” Vance warned, underscoring growing frustrations in Washington over the slow pace of diplomatic progress.

 

The US should not support a country for an ongoing war that no-one wants to see ended. It is a waste of tax-payers money. 

Nothing is gained from giving them free money and supplies when all they do is maintain the front and nothing is given in return for the money spent on them. 

[dinsdale]

3 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Former U.S. President Donald Trump

Not going to bother reading the rest of this "article".

I will comment though. Russia wants Crimea and the majority of captured territories since 2022 and also Zelensky out and Zelensky doesn't want either of these. Another sticking point is the EU and UK which IMO want the war to continue so as to weaken Putin's Russia. What a mess. NATO which was the catalyst for the 2022 invasion is completely off the table for Ukraine and is unlikely to support Ukraine with boots on ground. Ukraine cannot win militarily. The Kursk oblast incursion is very close to complete collapse with only around 60km² out of the original >1000km² now held. Russian troops in all but very small sectors across the entire frontline in Ukraine continue their push forward. Manpower remains Ukraine's greatest problem and no matter how many weapon systems are poured in you still need troops to use them. As for Trump at least he's trying to bring this to an end something Biden never did. Biden didn't even try. 2023 was when Ukraine had the upper hand and could've pushed Russian troops back over their border but was not given the weapons they needed in useful quantities. Ukraine is definitely the piggy in the middle and is fighting a proxy war on behalf of the EU and previously the Biden administration.

[Jingthing]

Zelinsky wants to end the war.

He does not want to SURRENDER.

Yes Putin poodle Trump is fixing to cut off Ukraine so he can bask in his weird "friendship", cut corrupt deals with Russian oligarchs, and get a Trump Tower in Moscow.

Trump won't even SELL arms to Ukraine. 

Decent Americans are very disgusted that this turncoat president is betraying Ukraine so dramatically.

The majority still do support continued support for Ukraine, but sadly it's not a big enough priority to influence Trump not to do this big big dirty.

[thesetat]

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Zelinsky wants to end the war.

He does not want to SURRENDER.

Yes Putin poodle Trump is fixing to cut off Ukraine so he can bask in his weird "friendship", cut corrupt deals with Russian oligarchs, and get a Trump Tower in Moscow.

Trump won't even SELL arms to Ukraine. 

Decent Americans are very disgusted that this turncoat president is betraying Ukraine so dramatically.

The majority still do support continued support for Ukraine, but sadly it's not a big enough priority to influence Trump not to do this big big dirty.

Then why would Zelenski say the opposite until Trump threw him out of the WH? 

What proof do you have about Trump cutting deals with Russia? Show some links to this. Otherwise you are making this up in your head.

[dinsdale]

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Zelinsky wants to end the war.

He does not want to SURRENDER.

Yes Putin poodle Trump is fixing to cut off Ukraine so he can bask in his weird "friendship", cut corrupt deals with Russian oligarchs, and get a Trump Tower in Moscow.

Trump won't even SELL arms to Ukraine. 

Decent Americans are very disgusted that this turncoat president is betraying Ukraine so dramatically.

The majority still do support continued support for Ukraine, but sadly it's not a big enough priority to influence Trump not to do this big big dirty.

If it wasn't for continuing US support in Ukraine it would be a lot more than 20% of Ukrainian territory lost since 2022. Reality is something that consistently avoids you.

[thesetat]

Zelenski should not even be their leader anymore. He used the war as an excuse to cancel elections so he could maintain power in his country. As soon as the war is ended, his position in government will end also. 

[Jingthing]

13 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Then why would Zelenski say the opposite until Trump threw him out of the WH? 

What proof do you have about Trump cutting deals with Russia? Show some links to this. Otherwise you are making this up in your head.

Zelinsky said he wants to surrender? No. Never.

Zelinsky said he was willing to recognize Crimea as Russian. No. Never.

As far as questioning Trump's ties with Russia, are you serious?!?

 

Donald Trump's Many, Many, Many, Many Ties to Russia | TIME

www.time.com/4433880/donald-trump-ties-to-russia/

 

[Jingthing]

4 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Zelenski should not even be their leader anymore. He used the war as an excuse to cancel elections so he could maintain power in his country. As soon as the war is ended, his position in government will end also. 

Kremlin propaganda.

[thesetat]

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Zelinsky said he wants to surrender? No. Never.

Zelinsky said he was willing to recognize Crimea as Russian. No. Never.

As far as questioning Trump's ties with Russia, are you serious?!?

 

Donald Trump's Many, Many, Many, Many Ties to Russia | TIME

 

Only you said the word surrender.. Zelenski is not even willing to negotiate a peace deal. I said nothing about surrendering. 

 

[thesetat]

Just now, Jingthing said:

Kremlin propaganda.

again... where is your proof of propaganda? Seems you make more propaganda with your posts than Russia or Trump combined. 

[Jingthing]

13 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

If it wasn't for continuing US support in Ukraine it would be a lot more than 20% of Ukrainian territory lost since 2022. Reality is something that consistently avoids you.

The support was granted. Trump demanding repayment of a country fighting for it's life is outrageous.

Unfortunately, under Biden and Trump there was never enough support to actually give Ukraine a chance to win. Only enough to hold on. But at least Biden didn't do long cut offs and make things even worse.

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, thesetat said:

Only you said the word surrender.. Zelenski is not even willing to negotiate a peace deal. I said nothing about surrendering. 

 

This is crap. Trump is giving an ultimatum now. It includes forcing Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russia. Ukraine can't do that. That is NOT a negotiation! 

[Dcheech]

53 minutes ago, Social Media said:

In a related move, U.S. officials pulled out of a scheduled meeting in London this week to focus on direct talks in Moscow.

Trying to coordinate with Putin on the best way to win, what they could not win on the battlefield. Trump never met a dictator he didn't like. BTW, Donald Just needs to keep isolating & tearing up, the branches of US government & that problematic Constitution, then he can be one himself.

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, Dcheech said:

Trying to coordinate with Putin on the best way to win, what they could not win on the battlefield. Trump never met a dictator he didn't like. BTW, Donald Just needs to keep isolating & tearing up, the branches of US government & that problematic Constitution, then he can be one himself.

He's well on the way to building statues of himself. The U.S. is already an autocracy.

[thesetat]

The negotiations are over. Zelenski had a chance to ally with US by signing a deal with them. They instead turned the meeting into a farce and getting thrown out of the WH. 

Up to now those negotiations have not ceded anything. So why, would the US protect the Ukraine if there is no vested interest or benefit to the US? 

[thesetat]

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

He's well on the way to building statues of himself. The U.S. is already an autocracy.

It sure as heck was not a democracy before Trump. 

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, thesetat said:

The negotiations are over. Zelenski had a chance to ally with US by signing a deal with them. They instead turned the meeting into a farce and getting thrown out of the WH. 

Up to now those negotiations have not ceded anything. So why, would the US protect the Ukraine if there is no vested interest or benefit to the US? 

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine didn't actually happen.

[Jingthing]

Just now, thesetat said:

It sure as heck was not a democracy before Trump. 

It was a flawed democracy but now it's an autocracy.

The former is much better.

[gamb00ler]

2 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Up to now those negotiations have not ceded anything. So why, would the US protect the Ukraine if there is no vested interest or benefit to the US? 

sure.... in the short game you have a point.  But, in the long game Trump's strategy is a yuuuge loser.

[thesetat]

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine didn't actually happen.

As i know it... they did not happen also. But for good reasons. Mostly they did not happen because of Zelenski himself. 

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, thesetat said:

As i know it... they did not happen also. But for good reasons. Mostly they did not happen because of Zelenski himself. 

INCORRECT.

Trump pushed Ukraine out of it.

Putin would only talk to the U.S. anyway.

[thesetat]

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It was a flawed democracy but now it's an autocracy.

The former is much better.

You have your point of view on this... I have mine. Neither is accurate. Neither is better. But, the US has not been a real democracy for a long time. Not since before Trump first became president. 

[dinsdale]

6 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The support was granted. Trump demanding repayment of a country fighting for it's life is outrageous.

Unfortunately, under Biden and Trump there was never enough support to actually give Ukraine a chance to win. Only enough to hold on. But at least Biden didn't do long cut offs and make things even worse.

Demanding repayment? Yep through rare earth deals. You have failed to mention that everything the EU has done has not been given as with the US but as a loan. Never given enough support? This is what I said in my 1^st post on this thread. As for "long cutoffs" you can only be referencing one thing here when Trump cut off some support and this was to force Zelensky into negotiations about the rare earth deal. This was not "long" and had little to no actual affect on the overall war of attrition.

[Jingthing]

So where we're at now.

Ukraine is rejecting Trump's surrender ultimatum.

Trump says take the "deal" or you'll lose your entire country later.

Well, that depends on whether Europe will step up now adequately or not.

It will be very hard for them to do so but it's not impossible.

 

[spidermike007]

On my first day in office the war will end. Maybe even sooner. Trust me. Believe me. I am great. I will get Putin to listen to me. I am a genius. Just watch. 

[frank83628]

36 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Zelinsky wants to end the war.

He does not want to SURRENDER.

Yes Putin poodle Trump is fixing to cut off Ukraine so he can bask in his weird "friendship", cut corrupt deals with Russian oligarchs, and get a Trump Tower in Moscow.

Trump won't even SELL arms to Ukraine. 

Decent Americans are very disgusted that this turncoat president is betraying Ukraine so dramatically.

The majority still do support continued support for Ukraine, but sadly it's not a big enough priority to influence Trump not to do this big big dirty.

Zelensky has lost already, he was mislead by Biden and then Trump won. You don't refuse to negotiate with Putin in the beginning, proceed to fight a war, lose your territory, then ask for it back. 

 

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Demanding repayment? Yep through rare earth deals. You have failed to mention that everything the EU has done has not been given as with the US but as a loan. Never given enough support? This is what I said in my 1^st post on this thread. As for "long cutoffs" you can only be referencing one thing here when Trump cut off some support and this was to force Zelensky into negotiations about the rare earth deal. This was not "long" and had little to no actual affect on the overall war of attrition.

Your just repeating Trump lies about the European help. Shame on you. 

As far as long cutoffs you're ignorance is STUNNING.

The republican house cut off aid to Ukraine for EIGHT MONTHS!

Why are you even posting on this topic with such a weak knowledge base?

[thesetat]

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine didn't actually happen.

So what you are saying is that, if any country gets into a war. US citizens should flip the bill and pay for it. With no hope of getting any kind of return in it either economically or politically. If so, there are lots of other small wars the US can pay for with the same hope of not getting any kind of return. 

 

Negotiations did not happen because of Zelenski's refusal and i believe i read Russia had a previous warrant about not being allowed near Zelenski. Not certain about that part though I do recall reading it when their first meeting to negotiate a deal failed to happen. The fact is though. If Zelenski refused to make a pact with the US. If Zelenski should not even be their leader still because of cancelled elections. Why should the US support them? What hope is there of a concession?  What hope is there of a deal when Zelenski is unwilling to negotiate any kind of deals? I really do not understand why this is so hard to digest? Russia is continuing what they began and will not stop. Eventually, Russia will win. But at what cost is this to the US? Only the monetary loss and losing their assets that could have been negotiated as a plan to keep American interests in protecting their country. 

Would you supply your money to the loser knowing that when it was all finished you gained nothing? Do you throw your money out on the streets for anyone to take? 

[dinsdale]

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Your just repeating Trump lies about the European help. Shame on you. 

As far as long cutoffs you're ignorance is STUNNING.

The republican house cut off aid to Ukraine for EIGHT MONTHS!

Why are you even posting on this topic with such a weak knowledge base?

I challenge you to support either of these comments with citations. Are you saying that the EU has freely given weapon systems to Ukraine and want nothing in return? As for "The republican house cut off aid to Ukraine for EIGHT MONTHS!' this is complete and utter nonsense. How do you think the battlefield would be going without Starlink?