- Trump had earlier given Ukraine until Thursday Thanksgiving Day in the United States to accept a proposed 28-point plan
- Trump insisted he inherited a conflict that “should never have happened
- Zelensky added that work remains ongoing to ensure all elements of the negotiations effectively contribute to ending the bloodshed
Former US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine for what he described as a lack of appreciation for Washington’s efforts to help end the ongoing war.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump, writing on his Truth Social platform, accused Ukraine’s leadership of showing “zero gratitude” while also faulting Europe for continuing to buy oil from Russia.
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In his post, Trump insisted he inherited a conflict that “should never have happened,” stressing that the war has been disastrous for millions who have lost their lives.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, responded by saying there is now a clearer understanding that the US-backed peace proposal may evolve to reflect key Ukrainian demands and national interests.
Zelensky added that work remains ongoing to ensure all elements of the negotiations effectively contribute to ending the bloodshed and securing peace.
This comes as Ukrainian representatives meet with European and American delegations in Geneva to discuss practical solutions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also expressed reservations about the possibility of reaching an agreement by Trump’s Thursday deadline, noting that the parties remain “very far” from a final deal.
Speaking at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Merz said that while a deal is not impossible, the gap between both sides makes an immediate breakthrough unlikely. He maintained that significant differences still need to be resolved.
Trump had earlier given Ukraine until Thanksgiving Day in the United States to accept a proposed 28-point plan, though he noted the deadline is flexible if negotiations show progress.
Merz emphasised that the priority now should be drafting a document that Ukraine finds acceptable, which could later serve as the foundation for a formal peace agreement with Russia.
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