Trump's Ukraine War Comments Stir Global Reactions
US President Donald Trump blames Zelenskyy for war escalation, proposes oil price cuts to pressure Russia, and signals intent for peace talks.
- Donald Trump attributes partial blame for the Ukraine war to President Zelenskyy, suggesting he could have avoided the conflict by seeking a deal with Russia.
- Trump proposes reducing global oil prices as a strategy to undermine Russia's war funding, with plans to engage OPEC and Saudi Arabia on the matter.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes Trump's peace initiatives but emphasizes the need for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
- The Russian Defense Ministry reports intercepting over 120 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, including Moscow, with some damage and fires reported.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urges the EU to restore Russian gas transit through Ukraine, citing significant economic impacts on Hungary.