Trump: Wenn ich an der Macht wäre, würde Putin die volle Kontrolle über die Ukraine haben!

In a recent interview with ABC News, former U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the situation in Ukraine and his future plans, confirming that Russian President Vladimir Putin initially sought to completely control Ukraine. Trump said, "Putin's real dream was to control the entire country, but I believe that thanks to my presence, he did not achieve this goal." Trump added that he believes Putin is actually seeking peace, explaining that the war was initially to expand Russian influence, but he considers his stance played a role in curbing these ambitions. Discussing trust in international relations, Trump responded to a question about his trust in Putin, saying, "I don't trust anyone 100%." These statements come at a sensitive time, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing the need for both Russia and Ukraine to present "concrete proposals" to end the conflict, warning that the United States may step back from its role as a mediator in negotiations if no tangible progress is made. Meanwhile, Russia has announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to 10, coinciding with Moscow's celebrations of Victory Day in World War II. On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country will not make any concessions regarding the occupied territories, warning that giving away any part of the land as a "gift" will only lead to further tensions. While the U.S. administration has shown willingness to recognize Russia's sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula and some other areas occupied by Moscow since the start of the conflict in February 2022, reflecting the new directions of the Trump administration seeking to end the war as soon as possible. Despite these shifts in positions, the issue remains complex for Ukraine, which refuses to abandon its territories, adding an additional complication to the negotiations.