Trump Urges Ukraine to Forgo NATO Membership and Crimea Territory

In a recent statement, former US President Donald Trump asserted that Ukraine should abandon its aspirations for NATO membership and cease efforts to reclaim Crimea. This declaration precedes a scheduled meeting in Washington, where Trump is expected to convene with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European representatives. Trump’s remarks, published on Truth Social, indicated that President Zelenskyy has the capacity to bring a swift end to the conflict with Russia. Trump also highlighted the historical context, referencing the annexation of Crimea and the idea of Ukraine not joining NATO. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy has advocated for enhanced sanctions against Russia.