Trump says Zelensky can end war with Russia almost immediately by doing these two things, ahead of White House meeting

President Trump claimed Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could bring the nation’s war with Russia to a halt “almost immediately,” if he’s willing to make two major concessions.Trump called for Ukraine to drop its bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), a demand long held by Russia, and also said there would be “no getting back” Crimea – signaling to the nation to accept Russia’s illegal 2014 annexation of the region during the Obama administration.“President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.Remember how it started.

No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE.Some things never change!!!” the commander in chief proclaimed in a late-night Truth Social post.Trump’s message comes just one day before a high-profile summit at the White House on Monday, where he is expected to meet with Zelensky and several European leaders to discuss next steps in the three-and-a-half-year conflict.“Big day at the White House tomorrow.

Never had so many European Leaders at one time.My great honor to host them!!! President DJT,” Trump wrote in another Truth Social post earlier Sunday.

Ahead of the planned meeting, Zelensky posted to X to thank the United States for its support, but also signaled that peace must not be short-lived.“I have already arrived in Washington, tomorrow I am meeting with President Trump.Tomorrow we are also speaking with European leaders.

I am grateful to @POTUS for the invitation.We all share a strong desire to end this war quickly and reliably,” Zelensky wrote Sunday night.The Ukrainian leader also spoke out on Crimea, alleging its relinquishment to Russia paved the way for Putin’s future invasion of Ukraine.

“And peace must be lasting.Not like it was years ago, when Ukraine was forced to give up Crimea and part of our East—part of Donbas�...