Posted on 12/29/2025 7:29:40 AM PST by Navy Patriot
President Donald Trump on Sunday said Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed and suggested access to cheap energy could be part of a future settlement.
He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, saying that his recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin left him believing Moscow is interested in a stable and prosperous Ukraine, even as Russia's war against the country continues.
"I believe Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed," Trump told reporters, adding that economic incentives — including access to low-cost energy — could help underpin a peace agreement.
Trump did not specify how such an arrangement would work but said energy could play a role in rebuilding Ukraine and stabilizing the region if hostilities end.
The comments came as Trump and Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, including the possibility of a ceasefire, security guarantees, and a long-term framework for peace.
Zelenskyy did not directly endorse Trump's assessment of Russia's intentions and instead stressed that Ukraine judges Moscow by its actions, not its statements.
"Words are not enough," Zelenskyy said, pointing to ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine remains open to diplomacy but warned that any agreement must include firm and enforceable guarantees to prevent renewed Russian aggression. He said Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity remain nonnegotiable.
Trump acknowledged Ukraine's skepticism but said sustained dialogue with Russia is necessary to test whether Moscow is prepared to move toward peace.
Trump's mention of cheap energy appeared to align with broader discussions about postwar reconstruction and economic stabilization...
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NATO hasn’t attacked anyone.
Whether NATO eats your money is a good question. But the necessity of maintaining Europe as an ally free of Russian and Chinese (and Muslim) dominance remains.
wastes. or eats.
Didn’t they bomb the hell out of Serbia?
Oh please under Clinton? That’s the best you can do for a war launched by Russia 4 years ago?
Did that threaten Russia?
SUCCEED???
OR SECEDE???
Srebrenica massacre
Yes the best I can do is prove that your statement was completely wrong
Go to it. Free country.
You’re telling me to leave the country because you’re upset I proved you wrong?
You’re going to tell a lot of people to leave the country then, because most of what you say in here is not true
What a bizarre answer. No one told you any such thing.
“Russia was first an ally of Germany in WW2. Together, they invaded and partitioned Poland.”
And your beloved Ukraine is still holding on to the stolen lands. Why won’t they do the right thing and give them back to Poland? Ukraine is just as guilty as Russia here.
I’m glad you brought this up. It shows how useless the European peacekeepers that will supposedly protect Ukraine actually are.
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