Trump called the conflict between Russia and Ukraine difficult

U.S. President Donald Trump thought the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would be easier to resolve than it has turned out to be.

He said this at the Kennedy Center; the broadcast is available on the White House YouTube channel.

“Russia and Ukraine — I thought it would be a little easier… it’s a very tough war,” the American leader admitted.

Earlier, commenting on negotiations on Ukraine, the U.S. president said that Russia is interested in ending the conflict. He added that Kyiv also wants the crisis to be resolved.

Before that, Trump threatened Kyiv with “restraining” support for Ukraine if the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, does not accept the peace plan. He noted that Zelensky “can continue to fight,” but Ukraine has no trump cards.