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As of October 8, 2026, SuperTrumpTracker counts 73 posts by Donald Trump mentioning Zelensky, from September 24, 2019 to August 19, 2026, on X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social. Overall stance across the period: zelensky as legal instrument then diplomatic prop then managed subject. Trump's relationship with Zelensky as reflected in 37 posts across 2019–2025 moves through three structurally distinct phases. Analysis last updated September 8, 2026.

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Zelensky at a glance

zelensky as legal instrument then diplomatic prop then managed subject

Read top to bottom: each phase shows the position at that point in time, and each turning point explains the shift from the previous phase to the next one.

Posts analyzed73
Phases7
Turning points6
Coverage2019–2026

Trump's relationship with Zelensky as reflected in 37 posts across 2019–2025 moves through three structurally distinct phases. In the first (2019–2020), Zelensky is not a person but a legal instrument: his denials of quid pro quo are cited in nearly every post as the definitive evidence that ends the impeachment case. Zelensky's voice matters only insofar as it exonerates Trump. In the second phase (2023–2024), Zelensky reappears briefly as a peace-deal counterpart and a campaign prop — Trump claims to have spoken with him in recent weeks about ending the war, and even thanks him for defending Trump during the impeachment. In the third phase (2025), Zelensky is a diplomatic subject managed at arm's length — Trump sends Bessent rather than calling directly, and Rubio frames Trump as the only leader who can bring both Putin and Zelensky to the table. Throughout all three phases, Zelensky's agency is minimal: he is a witness, a prop, or a subject — never an equal. The dataset is notable for what is absent: no posts on Zelensky's leadership qualities, no personal warmth, no direct engagement with Ukraine's military situation from Zelensky's perspective. April-September 2026 (five posts, all using the 'Zelenskyy' spelling) is the most cordial stretch in the file. Zelenskyy 'agreed' to the May 8 Victory Day ceasefire at Trump's request, a July 8 joint news conference 'went very well. Everybody is looking for a solution', and a July 28 meeting is 'a Great Honor'. The relationship 'remains', in Trump's words, even as he clarifies that weapons go to NATO rather than to Ukraine. The only sharp post is retrospective: Vindman, who 'lied about my Perfect Call with President Zelenskyy', loses his race and 'should be prosecuted'.

Phase 012019 (Sep–Dec)
zelensky as exculpatory witness

Zelensky exists in this period entirely as a source of exculpatory statements. His denials of pressure, quid pro quo, and blackmail are cited repeatedly as the definitive legal proof that ends the impeachment case. 'President Zelensky said there was no...' is the structural anchor of nearly every post. Zelensky is not a foreign leader with agency — he is a witness on Trump's behalf.

27 posts, all clustered in the impeachment period. The transcript release (September 24) is the opening move. From that point every Zelensky reference follows the same logic: Zelensky himself said there was no pressure, no quid pro quo, no pushiness — therefore the impeachment is a hoax. Trump amplifies Zelensky's statements through Jim Jordan, Lee Zeldin, Mark Meadows, and RNC Research posts, multiplying the exculpatory effect. The single most revealing post is the all-caps 'I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO! TELL PRESIDENT ZELENSKY TO DO THE RIGHT THING!' — where Zelensky appears not as an addressee but as a rhetorical prop in Trump's self-defense. The December posts ('Case over. The Do Nothing Democrats should finally go back to work!') use Zelensky's latest denial as a case-closing argument. Zelensky's actual governance of Ukraine, the conflict in Donbas, or his political situation are never mentioned.

Turning point
Sep 24, 2019

The release of the Ukraine call transcript and the launch of the impeachment inquiry transforms Zelensky overnight from an unknown foreign leader into the central witness of Trump's legal defense. Every subsequent 2019 post uses his name in a purely juridical context.

Turning point
Nov 20, 2019

The 'I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO! TELL PRESIDENT ZELENSKY TO DO THE RIGHT THING!' post is the peak of Zelensky's 2019 function — appearing in all-caps as the rhetorical destination of Trump's self-defense rather than as a person with agency.

Phase 022020 (Jan)
zelensky as impeachment acquittal evidence
Before2019 (Sep–Dec)

27 posts, all clustered in the impeachment period. The transcript release (September 24) is the opening move. From that point every Zelensky reference follows the same logic: Zelensky himself said there was no pressure, no quid pro quo, no pushiness — therefore the impeachment is a hoax. Trump amplifies Zelensky's statements through Jim Jordan, Lee Zeldin, Mark Meadows, and RNC Research posts, multiplying the exculpatory effect. The single most revealing post is the all-caps 'I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO! TELL PRESIDENT ZELENSKY TO DO THE RIGHT THING!' — where Zelensky appears not as an addressee but as a rhetorical prop in Trump's self-defense. The December posts ('Case over. The Do Nothing Democrats should finally go back to work!') use Zelensky's latest denial as a case-closing argument. Zelensky's actual governance of Ukraine, the conflict in Donbas, or his political situation are never mentioned.

After2020 (Jan)

Two posts in January 2020, both during the Senate trial. The Senate GOP '6 facts' post lists 'Zelensky says no pressure' as fact #2 of the case's collapse. Trump's own post restates that 'President Zelensky & the Foreign Minister of Ukraine said there was no pressure and no problems' — closing the impeachment chapter. After acquittal, Zelensky disappears from the dataset entirely for three years.

As the Senate impeachment trial concludes, Zelensky's denials are cited one final time as part of the six-fact summary that collapses the Democratic case. Zelensky's role is now that of a concluded evidentiary exhibit rather than an active voice.

Two posts in January 2020, both during the Senate trial. The Senate GOP '6 facts' post lists 'Zelensky says no pressure' as fact #2 of the case's collapse. Trump's own post restates that 'President Zelensky & the Foreign Minister of Ukraine said there was no pressure and no problems' — closing the impeachment chapter. After acquittal, Zelensky disappears from the dataset entirely for three years.

Turning point
Jan 27, 2020

The acquittal-phase posts mark the end of Zelensky's utility as an impeachment witness. After this point he vanishes from the dataset for three years despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine occurring during that period.

Before2019 (Sep–Dec)

27 posts, all clustered in the impeachment period. The transcript release (September 24) is the opening move. From that point every Zelensky reference follows the same logic: Zelensky himself said there was no pressure, no quid pro quo, no pushiness — therefore the impeachment is a hoax. Trump amplifies Zelensky's statements through Jim Jordan, Lee Zeldin, Mark Meadows, and RNC Research posts, multiplying the exculpatory effect. The single most revealing post is the all-caps 'I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NOTHING! I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO! TELL PRESIDENT ZELENSKY TO DO THE RIGHT THING!' — where Zelensky appears not as an addressee but as a rhetorical prop in Trump's self-defense. The December posts ('Case over. The Do Nothing Democrats should finally go back to work!') use Zelensky's latest denial as a case-closing argument. Zelensky's actual governance of Ukraine, the conflict in Donbas, or his political situation are never mentioned.

After2020 (Jan)

Two posts in January 2020, both during the Senate trial. The Senate GOP '6 facts' post lists 'Zelensky says no pressure' as fact #2 of the case's collapse. Trump's own post restates that 'President Zelensky & the Foreign Minister of Ukraine said there was no pressure and no problems' — closing the impeachment chapter. After acquittal, Zelensky disappears from the dataset entirely for three years.

Phase 032021-2022
absent
Before2020 (Jan)

Two posts in January 2020, both during the Senate trial. The Senate GOP '6 facts' post lists 'Zelensky says no pressure' as fact #2 of the case's collapse. Trump's own post restates that 'President Zelensky & the Foreign Minister of Ukraine said there was no pressure and no problems' — closing the impeachment chapter. After acquittal, Zelensky disappears from the dataset entirely for three years.

After2021-2022

Zero posts. Notably, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 generates no Zelensky-specific posts in this dataset. Ukraine the country and the war are discussed, but Zelensky the person does not exist for Trump in public posts during this period. This absence is analytically significant: Zelensky's utility as an impeachment witness is exhausted, and his new role as wartime leader does not yet register as politically relevant to Trump.

No posts mentioning Zelensky in this period, including through the entirety of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine (February 2022). The Ukraine topic is addressed extensively in 2022 but exclusively through the lens of Biden's failure and Trump's counterfactual prevention claim — Zelensky as an individual is entirely absent.

Zero posts. Notably, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 generates no Zelensky-specific posts in this dataset. Ukraine the country and the war are discussed, but Zelensky the person does not exist for Trump in public posts during this period. This absence is analytically significant: Zelensky's utility as an impeachment witness is exhausted, and his new role as wartime leader does not yet register as politically relevant to Trump.

Phase 042023
zelensky as peace deal subject and electoral reference
Before2021-2022

Zero posts. Notably, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 generates no Zelensky-specific posts in this dataset. Ukraine the country and the war are discussed, but Zelensky the person does not exist for Trump in public posts during this period. This absence is analytically significant: Zelensky's utility as an impeachment witness is exhausted, and his new role as wartime leader does not yet register as politically relevant to Trump.

After2023

Two posts. The RSBN amplification frames Trump's peace broker claim as a direct contrast to Biden's passivity. The Townhall article amplification is the most interesting post of the pair: by sharing 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary, Trump implicitly positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty are secondary to Trump's own. This is the first faint signal of the competitive framing between Trump and Zelensky that will intensify in 2025.

Zelensky reappears as one of two parties Trump would speak to directly to end the war — a campaign credential rather than a genuine diplomatic engagement. A Townhall article framing the choice between Trump and Zelensky as a loyalty test ('I choose Trump over Zelensky') is amplified without comment, implicitly endorsing the frame.

Two posts. The RSBN amplification frames Trump's peace broker claim as a direct contrast to Biden's passivity. The Townhall article amplification is the most interesting post of the pair: by sharing 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary, Trump implicitly positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty are secondary to Trump's own. This is the first faint signal of the competitive framing between Trump and Zelensky that will intensify in 2025.

Turning point
Dec 1, 2023

The amplification of 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary is the first post that positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty compete with — and are secondary to — Trump's own. This foreshadows the 2025 symmetrization of Zelensky with Putin.

Before2021-2022

Zero posts. Notably, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 generates no Zelensky-specific posts in this dataset. Ukraine the country and the war are discussed, but Zelensky the person does not exist for Trump in public posts during this period. This absence is analytically significant: Zelensky's utility as an impeachment witness is exhausted, and his new role as wartime leader does not yet register as politically relevant to Trump.

After2023

Two posts. The RSBN amplification frames Trump's peace broker claim as a direct contrast to Biden's passivity. The Townhall article amplification is the most interesting post of the pair: by sharing 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary, Trump implicitly positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty are secondary to Trump's own. This is the first faint signal of the competitive framing between Trump and Zelensky that will intensify in 2025.

Phase 052024
zelensky as campaign credential and gratitude object
Before2023

Two posts. The RSBN amplification frames Trump's peace broker claim as a direct contrast to Biden's passivity. The Townhall article amplification is the most interesting post of the pair: by sharing 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary, Trump implicitly positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty are secondary to Trump's own. This is the first faint signal of the competitive framing between Trump and Zelensky that will intensify in 2025.

After2024

Three posts. The July 2024 Mar-a-Lago Netanyahu posts mention Zelensky in passing as someone Trump has 'discussed' peace with recently — he is one item in a list of world leader contacts, not a central figure. The September Breitbart amplification is the most substantive: Trump links to a story about Zelensky having defended him during the impeachment hoax, and the implication is gratitude and mutual interest. The relationship is described as something that could be leveraged for a deal — Zelensky owes Trump, and Trump can deliver peace. There is no emotional warmth but there is a transactional acknowledgment.

Zelensky is cited as one of several world leaders Trump has spoken with about ending the war — a credential for the 'Peace Through Strength' platform. A Breitbart article surfacing Zelensky's 2019 defense of Trump during the impeachment is amplified as a debt being publicly acknowledged. Trump thanks Zelensky for that defense. The relationship briefly becomes almost reciprocal.

Three posts. The July 2024 Mar-a-Lago Netanyahu posts mention Zelensky in passing as someone Trump has 'discussed' peace with recently — he is one item in a list of world leader contacts, not a central figure. The September Breitbart amplification is the most substantive: Trump links to a story about Zelensky having defended him during the impeachment hoax, and the implication is gratitude and mutual interest. The relationship is described as something that could be leveraged for a deal — Zelensky owes Trump, and Trump can deliver peace. There is no emotional warmth but there is a transactional acknowledgment.

Turning point
Sep 29, 2024

Trump amplifies Zelensky's 2019 defense of Trump during the impeachment, publicly acknowledging a debt. The relationship briefly becomes reciprocal and warm — the only moment in the dataset where genuine positive engagement with Zelensky as a person is implied.

Before2023

Two posts. The RSBN amplification frames Trump's peace broker claim as a direct contrast to Biden's passivity. The Townhall article amplification is the most interesting post of the pair: by sharing 'I Choose Trump Over Zelensky' without commentary, Trump implicitly positions Zelensky as a figure whose claims on American loyalty are secondary to Trump's own. This is the first faint signal of the competitive framing between Trump and Zelensky that will intensify in 2025.

After2024

Three posts. The July 2024 Mar-a-Lago Netanyahu posts mention Zelensky in passing as someone Trump has 'discussed' peace with recently — he is one item in a list of world leader contacts, not a central figure. The September Breitbart amplification is the most substantive: Trump links to a story about Zelensky having defended him during the impeachment hoax, and the implication is gratitude and mutual interest. The relationship is described as something that could be leveraged for a deal — Zelensky owes Trump, and Trump can deliver peace. There is no emotional warmth but there is a transactional acknowledgment.

Phase 062025
zelensky as managed diplomatic subject
Before2024

Three posts. The July 2024 Mar-a-Lago Netanyahu posts mention Zelensky in passing as someone Trump has 'discussed' peace with recently — he is one item in a list of world leader contacts, not a central figure. The September Breitbart amplification is the most substantive: Trump links to a story about Zelensky having defended him during the impeachment hoax, and the implication is gratitude and mutual interest. The relationship is described as something that could be leveraged for a deal — Zelensky owes Trump, and Trump can deliver peace. There is no emotional warmth but there is a transactional acknowledgment.

After2025

Three posts. The February Bessent mission post is notable: Trump does not call Zelensky himself — he sends the Treasury Secretary. The war 'MUST and WILL END SOON' — the urgency is Trump's, not Zelensky's. The August Rubio quote frames the relationship most precisely: Trump is 'the only leader in the world that can talk to both Putin and Zelensky' — placing Trump above both parties rather than as Zelensky's ally. Zelensky is symmetric with Putin in this framing, which represents a significant downgrade from the 2019 period when Zelensky was Trump's exculpatory witness.

Zelensky is now a diplomatic subject to be managed through intermediaries — Bessent is sent to Kyiv rather than Trump calling directly. Zelensky is named alongside Putin as the two parties Trump uniquely can bring together. The framing elevates Trump (the indispensable broker) rather than Zelensky (one of two parties who must be persuaded).

Three posts. The February Bessent mission post is notable: Trump does not call Zelensky himself — he sends the Treasury Secretary. The war 'MUST and WILL END SOON' — the urgency is Trump's, not Zelensky's. The August Rubio quote frames the relationship most precisely: Trump is 'the only leader in the world that can talk to both Putin and Zelensky' — placing Trump above both parties rather than as Zelensky's ally. Zelensky is symmetric with Putin in this framing, which represents a significant downgrade from the 2019 period when Zelensky was Trump's exculpatory witness.

Turning point
Feb 11, 2025

Sending Bessent rather than calling Zelensky directly signals that Trump is positioning himself above both parties in the negotiation rather than as Ukraine's champion. Zelensky is symmetric with Putin — both are subjects of Trump's brokering rather than Trump's ally.

Before2024

Three posts. The July 2024 Mar-a-Lago Netanyahu posts mention Zelensky in passing as someone Trump has 'discussed' peace with recently — he is one item in a list of world leader contacts, not a central figure. The September Breitbart amplification is the most substantive: Trump links to a story about Zelensky having defended him during the impeachment hoax, and the implication is gratitude and mutual interest. The relationship is described as something that could be leveraged for a deal — Zelensky owes Trump, and Trump can deliver peace. There is no emotional warmth but there is a transactional acknowledgment.

After2025

Three posts. The February Bessent mission post is notable: Trump does not call Zelensky himself — he sends the Treasury Secretary. The war 'MUST and WILL END SOON' — the urgency is Trump's, not Zelensky's. The August Rubio quote frames the relationship most precisely: Trump is 'the only leader in the world that can talk to both Putin and Zelensky' — placing Trump above both parties rather than as Zelensky's ally. Zelensky is symmetric with Putin in this framing, which represents a significant downgrade from the 2019 period when Zelensky was Trump's exculpatory witness.

Phase 072026 (Apr–Sep)
cordial working relationship with impeachment flashback
Before2025

Three posts. The February Bessent mission post is notable: Trump does not call Zelensky himself — he sends the Treasury Secretary. The war 'MUST and WILL END SOON' — the urgency is Trump's, not Zelensky's. The August Rubio quote frames the relationship most precisely: Trump is 'the only leader in the world that can talk to both Putin and Zelensky' — placing Trump above both parties rather than as Zelensky's ally. Zelensky is symmetric with Putin in this framing, which represents a significant downgrade from the 2019 period when Zelensky was Trump's exculpatory witness.

After2026 (Apr–Sep)

5 posts. May 8: ceasefire and prisoner swap accepted by 'President Volodymyr Zelenskyy'. July 8: 'President Zelenskyy and I just had a News Conference with the Fake News. It went very well.' July 24: 'The relationship remains, as it does with President Zelenskyy'. July 28: 'Great Honor to meet with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Many things were discussed.' August 19: the Vindman post.

Zelenskyy is a counterpart who says yes to ceasefires and shows up for meetings and press conferences. He is not blamed for the war's continuation. The 2019 call is 'Perfect' and its accuser 'treasonous'.

5 posts. May 8: ceasefire and prisoner swap accepted by 'President Volodymyr Zelenskyy'. July 8: 'President Zelenskyy and I just had a News Conference with the Fake News. It went very well.' July 24: 'The relationship remains, as it does with President Zelenskyy'. July 28: 'Great Honor to meet with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Many things were discussed.' August 19: the Vindman post.

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The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak or think properly, and who will go down to certain defeat at the hands of Ashley Moody, a truly Fantastic Senator, from the Great State Florida. Vindman, if you remember, was the one who lied about my “Perfect Call” with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, only to find out that the conversation was routinely recorded and proved that I was 100% in the right (Completely Innocent!). It was, indeed, a Perfect Call, and the Dumocrats Fake Impeachment effort massively failed. Vindman should be prosecuted for what he’d did! President Donald J. TRUMP

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Great Honor to meet with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Many things were discussed. The meeting went very well! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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President Xi, at our recent meeting in Beijing, China, told me that he would not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran — And that statement included Chinese Companies. Considering our relationship, I take him at his word and, besides, l am doing him very big favors, also. Likewise, President Putin, despite the horrible War going on in Ukraine (The relationship remains, as it does with President Zelenskyy), told me that he would not sell Weapons to Iran. He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO Countries. They pay full price, and how those Weapons are distributed, I have no idea. Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating. If they did, it would be very bad for them — Certainly not in their best interests. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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President Zelenskyy and I just had a News Conference with the Fake News. It went very well. Everybody is looking for a solution. Very positive! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine. The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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RT @realDonaldTrump The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons. Wars can be fought “forever,” and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!). At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be. Much additional high grade weaponry is stored for us in outlying countries. Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country’s money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine - Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth - And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn’t bother to replace it. Fortunately, I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons. Wars can be fought “forever,” and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!). At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be. Much additional high grade weaponry is stored for us in outlying countries. Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country’s money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine - Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth - And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn’t bother to replace it. Fortunately, I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT

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Over the past week, my team has made tremendous progress with respect to ending the War between Russia and Ukraine (A War that would have NEVER started if I were President!). Last month 25,000 soldiers died. The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement. In the hopes of finalizing this Peace Plan, I have directed my Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with President Putin in Moscow and, at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians. I will be briefed on all progress made, along with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter, and let’s all hope that PEACE can be accomplished AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!\n \nDONALD J. TRUMP\nPRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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RT @realDonaldTrump The meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine was very interesting, and cordial, but I told him, as I likewise strongly suggested to President Putin, that it is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL! Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts. They should stop where they are. Let both claim Victory, let History decide! No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent. This is a War that would have never started if I were President. Thousands of people being slaughtered each and every week — NO MORE, GO HOME TO YOUR FAMILIES IN PEACE!

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The meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine was very interesting, and cordial, but I told him, as I likewise strongly suggested to President Putin, that it is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL! Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts. They should stop where they are. Let both claim Victory, let History decide! No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent. This is a War that would have never started if I were President. Thousands of people being slaughtered each and every week — NO MORE, GO HOME TO YOUR FAMILIES IN PEACE!

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I have just concluded my telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, and it was a very productive one. President Putin congratulated me and the United States on the Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East, something that, he said, has been dreamed of for centuries. I actually believe that the Success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine. President Putin thanked the First Lady, Melania, for her involvement with children. He was very appreciative, and said that this will continue. We also spent a great deal of time talking about Trade between Russia and the United States when the War with Ukraine is over. At the conclusion of the call, we agreed that there will be a meeting of our High Level Advisors, next week. The United States’ initial meetings will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with various other people, to be designated. A meeting location is to be determined. President Putin and I will then meet in an agreed upon location, Budapest, Hungary, to see if we can bring this “inglorious” War, between Russia and Ukraine, to an end. President Zelenskyy and I will be meeting tomorrow, in the Oval Office, where we will discuss my conversation with President Putin, and much more. I believe great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation.

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A LETTER SENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO ALL NATO NATIONS AND, THE WORLD: “I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA. As you know, NATO’S commitment to WIN has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to “go” when you are. Just say when? I believe that this, plus NATO, as a group, placing 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be fully withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended, will also be of great help in ENDING this deadly, but RIDICULOUS, WAR. China has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip. This is not TRUMP’S WAR (it would never have started if I was President!), it is Biden’s and Zelenskyy’s WAR. I am only here to help stop it, and save thousands of Russian and Ukrainian lives (7,118 lives lost last week, alone. CRAZY!). If NATO does as I say, the WAR will end quickly, and all of those lives will be saved! If not, you are just wasting my time, and the time, energy, and money of the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

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Secretary Marco Rubio: "The only leader in the world that can talk to both [Putin and Zelensky] and bring them both to a meeting is Donald J. Trump… We should be proud that we have a President that's made peace a priority."

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I had a very good meeting with distinguished guests, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron, of France, President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of Italy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, in the White House, which ended in a further meeting in the Oval Office. During the meeting we discussed Security Guarantees for Ukraine, which Guarantees would be provided by the various European Countries, with a coordination with the United States of America. Everyone is very happy about the possibility of PEACE for Russia/Ukraine. At the conclusion of the meetings, I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined, between President Putin and President Zelenskyy. After that meeting takes place, we will have a Trilat, which would be the two Presidents, plus myself. Again, this was a very good, early step for a War that has been going on for almost four years. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, are coordinating with Russia and Ukraine. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. Remember how it started. No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things never change!!!

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A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia went very well, as did a late night phone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and various European Leaders, including the highly respected Secretary General of NATO. It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up. President Zelenskyy will be coming to D.C., the Oval Office, on Monday afternoon. If all works out, we will then schedule a meeting with President Putin. Potentially, millions of people’s lives will be saved. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia! Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop. This is a War that would never have started if I were President. This is Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s War, not “Trump’s,” I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred.

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Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well. Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of. The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent. If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later. Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic “bloodbath” is over, and I agree. There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. Likewise, Ukraine can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country. Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately. I have so informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, President Emmanuel Macron, of France, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of Italy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of Germany, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, during a call with me, immediately after the call with President Putin. The Vatican, as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!

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I WILL BE SPEAKING, BY TELEPHONE, TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN OF RUSSIA ON MONDAY, AT 10:00 A.M. THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE “BLOODBATH” THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE THAN 5000 RUSSIAN AND UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS A WEEK, AND TRADE. I WILL THEN BE SPEAKING TO PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY OF UKRAINE AND THEN, WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY, VARIOUS MEMBERS OF NATO. HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE A PRODUCTIVE DAY, A CEASEFIRE WILL TAKE PLACE, AND THIS VERY VIOLENT WAR, A WAR THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED, WILL END. GOD BLESS US ALL!!!

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