Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to former President Trump to visit Ukraine's war zone, asserting that the former president is incapable of managing the ongoing conflict.
During an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker, Zelensky responded to Trump's previous claims that he could resolve the war with Russia within 24 hours. Zelensky stated, "Former President Trump said that about 24 hours, that he can manage it and finish the war. For me, what can I say? So he's very welcome as well."
Zelensky further emphasized that President Biden's recent visit to Ukraine provided him with a deeper understanding of the situation on the ground. In light of this, Zelensky extended an invitation to Trump, stating, "So I invite President Trump. If he can come here, I will need 24 minutes."
In March, Trump had expressed confidence in his ability to "solve" the Ukrainian conflict within a day if he were reelected, suggesting that the negotiation process would be straightforward. However, Zelensky asserted that he would require just 24 minutes to explain to Trump the complexities of the situation and the challenges in ending the war.
Zelensky also made it clear that peace cannot be achieved through negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, even if Trump were to attempt it. "He can't bring peace because of Putin," Zelensky stated. "If he's not trying and if he's not ready to give our territory to this terrible man, to Putin, if you are not ready to give it, if you are not ready to give our independence, he can't manage it."
When asked about Trump's potential support for Ukraine in the event of his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Zelensky expressed uncertainty. He emphasized that the support would depend not only on the President institutionally but also on the opinion of the American people and society as a whole.
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