In a recent interview with NBC News, former US President Donald Trump stated his surprise at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unwillingness to engage in peace negotiations, implying that such negotiations would be easier with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s comments come in the context of ongoing discussions about the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting perceived differences in willingness to negotiate between the leaders of the two nations involved.

Trump emphasized the need for Zelenskyy to reconsider his stance, proclaiming that making a deal is essential and asserting that Putin is more amenable to negotiations. This sentiment follows Zelenskyy's prior announcement on March 10, indicating that trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States were postponed, a decision attributed to the American side. Trump has previously criticized Ukraine for what he describes as a lack of progress in negotiating a resolution to the conflict, suggesting that Zelenskyy now has