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Trump Vows to Settle Russo-Ukraine War Before Taking Office on January 20th

Jun 28, 2024, 01:33 AM

During the recent presidential debate, Donald Trump made bold claims regarding the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War. Trump promised to settle the conflict between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky before he takes office on January 20th, should he be elected. He emphasized that Putin's terms for ending the war, which include keeping occupied Ukrainian territories, are not acceptable. Trump criticized the Biden administration, attributing the invasion of Ukraine to the perceived weakness following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump also mentioned that he had discussed Ukraine with Putin, revealing that capturing Ukraine had been a long-time dream of the Russian leader.