President Trump states that Ukraine is blocking a peace agreement, contrary to the European position that accuses Russia. He claims that Putin would be willing to negotiate.

In an interview with Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is responsible for blocking a potential peace agreement in the conflict in Ukraine. Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to end the invasion, but that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is more reluctant. This rhetoric contradicts the position of European allies, who believe that Russia has no interest in ending the conflict. Trump expressed frustration towards Zelensky, suggesting that U.S.-led negotiations have stalled because of him. In recent weeks, discussions have focused on security guarantees for post-war Ukraine, and Ukrainian officials have been actively involved in negotiations. Zelensky has ruled out any territorial concessions, according to Ukraine's constitution, which complicates the situation. Trump mentioned that he might meet with Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but there are no concrete plans.