Ukraine-Krieg: Trump über Selenskyj: „Kein guter Mann zum Verhandeln“

In an interview with the ultra-conservative American news outlet Newsmax, former US President Donald Trump expressed his view that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a more challenging negotiation partner compared to Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the conversation, Trump positioned Zelensky as an obstacle to achieving a peace settlement in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

He stated that a mutually beneficial agreement should only be reached without Zelensky's involvement, remarking, "He's not a good man for us to negotiate with."

Trump's desire for an end to the war on both sides was evident in the interview, as he acknowledged that while both Zelensky and Putin might wish for an agreement, they are reluctant to reach one. He admitted that he is not a fan of Zelensky and expressed his prediction of a swift end to the war that began in February 2022. Trump highlighted that both Putin and Zelensky appear to desire an end to the conflict, but he found negotiations with Zelensky more challenging than those with Putin.

The relationship between Zelensky and Trump has been strained in recent years, with public disagreements between the two leaders. In a recent display of frustration, Zelensky accused Trump of deceiving him by allowing Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the United States instead of imposing stronger pressure on Moscow, as other allies had done.

Trump announced this fuel shipment and threatened sanctions in response. Trump also criticized Zelensky for allegedly causing rising oil prices on the global market by attacking Russian refineries, deeming it unfair to the world.

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia necessitates assistance from its allies, particularly the United States. This includes intelligence for air defense and satellite internet provided by Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary of tech billionaire Elon Musk. Zelensky recently complained about a lack of timely intelligence and restrictions on internet connectivity that hampered Ukrainian drone operations.

In the Newsmax interview, Trump called for an end to the bloodshed on both sides, urging both Zelensky and Putin to cease their actions immediately. The Ukrainian president was in Brussels at the time to consult with EU leaders on further support for the war effort.