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Trump Says Ukraine Will Emerge with ‘Different Shape’ After War with Russia
Trump said peace talks could leave Ukraine with a slightly different territorial configuration and defended his handling of the war.
On Nov 9, President Trump told 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat that Ukraine will end up with a 'different shape' after the war concludes, detailing his expectations for peace negotiations.
Trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia begin in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11. Trump said he believes 'that we're very close to making a deal' regarding the ongoing conflict.
Trump identified 'the hatred between Zelensky and Putin' as the primary peace obstacle. When Ross Douthat suggested Zelensky's feelings were 'understandable,' Trump demurred.
Regarding unexplained Starshield speed caps in mid-October, Trump said he did not know who initiated the disruption but confirmed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk 'turned it back up.'
Throughout the interview, Trump defended his handling of the war, claiming 'there's been nobody that's been tougher on Russia than me.' He cited his trade sanctions as evidence.
Representatives of the USA, Russia and Ukraine want to talk about an end to the war in Abu Dhabi. Trump then considers new Ukrainian state borders to be possible.
An end to the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine is still not in sight. Nevertheless, US President Trump is already suggesting what the future of Ukraine might look like.