Zelensky invites Trump to fulfill his re-election promise to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine in “24 hours”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday invited former US President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to fulfill his promise to resolve the Eastern European nation’s ongoing conflict with Russia within “24 hours,” a repeated claim that Trump said would happen. if he regains power. White House in 2024.

“Former President Trump said that in 24 hours he could manage it and end the war,” Zelensky saying during an interview with NBC. “For me, what can I say? So he is welcome too.”

Trump, who is currently leading the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has said several times that he could reach a deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky to resolve the international war abroad in “one day” if he is re-elected to the presidency. White House.

“If I’m president, I will solve that war in one day, 24 hours,” Trump said CNN’s Kaitlan Collins earlier this year during a town hall meeting added that she would meet with the two presidents who “both have weaknesses and both have strengths” to resolve the war.

“It will be over, it will be completely over,” Trump said.

Trump added during the interview that he doesn’t see war “in terms of winning and losing.”

“I think in terms of solving it so that we stop killing all these people,” he said, adding: “Russians and Ukrainians, I want you to stop dying. And I will do it in 24 hours.”

But Zelensky expressed doubts about Trump’s ability to end hostilities if he is re-elected.

“If he can come here, I will need… 24 minutes to explain to President Trump that he cannot manage this war,” Zelenskiy said. “He cannot achieve peace thanks to Putin.”

Trump has criticized US support for the war, saying the Biden administration’s involvement has led to a “reckless escalation” in Ukraine.

In July, President Joe Biden signed an executive order making up to 3,000 U.S. Army reservists available to travel to Europe to support NATO efforts to end hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine has received nearly $350 billion in foreign aid, including $113 billion from the United States, which has been crucial to its continuing war effort.

But with a possible second Trump administration taking back the White House in 2025, Zelenksy said he was unsure whether Ukraine would lose US support.

“I really do not know. “I really don’t know,” Zelenksy told NBC on “Meet the Press.” “I hope that institutionally it does not depend only on the president. I think it depends on the opinion of Americans, of their society. I think that’s the most important thing. I think the attitude of ordinary people is important in the United States and the EU. It is your support. It’s your money. It depends on them.”

“And certainly in Ukraine. I know they support Ukraine, they love us. And they really understand our difficult war against Russia. And I think only after that will society put pressure on leaders and leaders to make the right decisions,” he added.

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According to Gallup, support for more aid has steadily declined for more than a year. A plurality of Americans (41%) believe the United States is too involved in the war in Ukraine, including 62% of Republicans and 44% of independents. While only 14% of Democrats say the same, more than 60% of Democrats, Republicans and independents believe neither side is winning the war.

The Biden administration and Democrats on Capitol Hill have pushed for a joint $106 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine, but the Republican-controlled House passed a standalone bill to support Israel and leave aid to Ukraine at the negotiating table, possibly as part of a deal to increase border security.

Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have said the proposal is dead on arrival. Still, Ukraine’s allies worry that the debate itself shows that unconditional support for Ukraine is becoming unsustainable. The United States still has about $5 billion in allocated aid pending to be sent to Ukraine due to a Pentagon accounting error. Still, once it runs out, the divided Congress would have to approve more funds.

Zelensky said that if Washington DC refuses to send more aid, US soldiers could eventually become involved in a larger conflict with Russia.

“If Russia kills us all, they will attack NATO countries and you will send your sons and daughters [to fight]Zelensky told NBC.

Michael Whittaker contributed to this report.