Trump Says Russia Wants Ukraine to Succeed

President Donald Trump on Sunday said Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed and suggested access to cheap energy could be part of a future settlement.

He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, saying that his recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin left him believing Moscow is interested in a stable and prosperous Ukraine, even as Russia’s war against the country continues.

“I believe Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump told reporters, adding that economic incentives — including access to low-cost energy — could help underpin a peace agreement.

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