Politics · October 19, 2026
Trump calls on ‘somebody else’ to negotiate for Ukraine with Russia
Former President Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should appoint a different negotiator to reach a peace deal with Russia. Trump's comments were prompted by Zelensky's recent criticism that Trump was on the 'wrong side of history.' Trump argued that a deal should have been reached long ago and defended his ongoing communications with Vladimir Putin as efforts to end the conflict and manage other geopolitical issues like Iran.
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- Washington ExaminerRight
Trump calls on ‘somebody else’ to negotiate for Ukraine with Russia
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Reported across the spectrum
- Donald Trump suggested Zelensky nominate 'somebody else' to negotiate for Ukraine.
- Trump criticized Zelensky for not settling the war sooner.
- The comments were in response to Zelensky saying Trump is on the 'wrong side of history.'
- Trump expressed a willingness to negotiate with Putin to end the war, with or without Zelensky present.
Reported by only some outlets
- Trump claimed he had a 'very good situation' with Russia regarding Iran 'laying off.'
- Trump mentioned his diesel deal and easing sanctions on Moscow as part of his strategy.
- Trump claimed Zelensky 'doesn't want to stop' the war.
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The article emphasizes Trump's rationale for a peace deal, focusing on his claim that a million lives could have been saved. It frames his engagement with Putin as a multifaceted diplomatic strategy involving Iran and nuclear weapons rather than simple appeasement.
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