US President Donald Trump stated in a conversation with journalists that he possesses "details" regarding Russia's war against Ukraine and the reasons for its outbreak. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine based on his remarks while talking to the press. When asked whether he had forgotten that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was the one who started the war against Ukraine, the US president did not directly confirm or deny this formulation, instead pointing to his own knowledge.
'I Know the Details'
"Well, you know, I know the details, okay? And at some point, I will make those details public. But I don't care about anything except one thing: I want this war to finally end," Trump answered to a direct question from reporters. Thus, instead of explicitly naming the party that started the conflict, the head of the White House shifted the focus to ending hostilities and promised to eventually disclose what he calls "details" about the causes of the war.
Monthly Casualties in the Tens of Thousands
In the same speech, Trump provided his own casualty estimates. According to him, an average of about 25,000 soldiers die each month in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and last month, he claimed, "32,000 soldiers died." These figures were voiced orally by the US president during communication with journalists and are not supported by data from other agencies or parties in the provided materials.
'Both Leaders Want the War to End'
Commenting on the progress of diplomatic efforts, Trump stated that, in his opinion, both leaders with whom he is negotiating also want the war to stop. "And I think it will end," he added, expressing confidence that the conflict will be resolved. His rhetoric focuses on the personal role of the US president as a mediator between the two sides.
Context: Statements on Putin and Zelensky
These remarks came against the backdrop of Trump's recent statements that it is "easier to deal with" Vladimir Putin than with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as accusations against the Ukrainian leader of "unwillingness to make a deal." Zelensky, commenting on such reproaches, noted that Ukraine has every right to defend itself since it was attacked, and clarified that personally he finds it easier to deal with Trump than with Putin. Thus, the public exchange of statements between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv continues to be part of the informational backdrop of the negotiation track.
