Zelenskyy reveals what Trump said about Crimea in latest phone call
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that US President Donald Trump stated during their June 14 phone call that the war in Ukraine could have been avoided if there had been strong leadership when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recounted that US President Donald Trump made a notable remark during their telephone conversation on June 14. According to Zelenskyy, Trump said that the war in Ukraine would not have occurred if decisive leadership had been in place at the time of Russia's seizure of Crimea in 2014. The comment reflects Trump's view that earlier strong action could have prevented the full-scale invasion. The discussion between the two leaders covered the origins of the conflict and the consequences of past decisions.
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