The only way Trump can head up the group moderating a resolution is if he’s President again. Hmm. I don’t think this is a situation that can go on for much longer. Russia will not tolerate attacks on Russian soil, and now with the referendum, 4 regions will soon officially be Russian soil.
He certainly said what he said with the utmost confidence and certainty -- as if it was already a "done deal".
My measly 2 cents? He's not just blowing smoke. There's a specific reason for his comments and the tone in which he said them.