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Trump says Zelenskiy should get somebody else to negotiate to end war

US President Donald Trump suggests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy step aside from peace talks while backing continued US support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. - REUTERS/Filepic
US President Donald Trump suggests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy step aside from peace talks while backing continued US support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. - REUTERS/Filepic

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  • US President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine should appoint someone other than President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to negotiate with Russia.
  • Trump stated that Russia has been "fine" regarding Ukraine and claimed they "haven't been doing much."
  • He confirmed continued US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and said he may allow Ukrainians temporary protected status in the US.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he thought someone other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should negotiate on Kyiv's behalf as it seeks to end the war with Russia.

"Maybe it's time for Zelenskiy to get somebody else to negotiate," said Trump, who on October 10 had called for Ukraine to replace the President.

Trump also told reporters that Russia has been "fine" with regards to Ukraine. "They haven't been doing much," he said.

Trump added that the US continued to share intelligence with Ukraine and said he would consider allowing Ukrainians to stay in the US under temporary protected status until the war ended.

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