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Trump Distances US From Ukraine War, Calls It Europe's Responsibility

US President Donald Trump used a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos to distance the United States from the Ukraine war, framing it as a European responsibility. He repeated his assertion that the conflict would not have occurred if he had been president and questioned what the US has gained from its involvement. Trump confirmed he is engaged in direct discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he plans to meet, aiming to broker a deal to end the war. The diplomatic push coincides with plans for Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Key Points: Trump: US Has "Nothing to Do" With Ukraine War

  • Trump calls Ukraine war Europe's responsibility
  • Repeats claim 2020 election was rigged
  • Says he is dealing directly with Zelensky
  • Kushner, Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow
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"We have nothing to do with it": Trump distances US from Ukraine war at Davos

At Davos, President Trump downplayed US role in Ukraine conflict, calling it Europe's responsibility while confirming talks with Zelensky.

"We have nothing to do with it. - Donald Trump"

Davos, January 21

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed Washington's role in the Ukraine war during remarks in Davos, arguing that the conflict is primarily Europe's responsibility as he spoke about NATO, which he said treats the United States "very unfairly."

Trump raised Ukraine and Russia's war against it while discussing the alliance, repeating his claim that the war would not have happened if he had been president at the time. He also reiterated his assertion that the 2020 US elections were "rigged."

Questioning what the US had gained from efforts to end the war, Trump asked what his country received "other than death, destruction, and massive amounts of cash going to people who don't appreciate what we do?"

"(I'm) talking about NATO, I'm taking about Europe. They have to work on Ukraine. We don't. The United States is very far away. We have a big, beautiful ocean separating us. We have nothing to do with it," he said.

Even while distancing the US from what he portrayed as a Europe-led responsibility, Trump indicated his administration remained involved in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

In that context, Trump said he was directly engaging with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on ending the war.

Zelensky was in Kyiv on Wednesday as Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum, with the US President saying he planned to meet him later in the day as the two continue discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine war.

"I'm dealing with President Zelensky, and I think he wants to make a deal," Trump said.

Trump said the discussions would continue as part of efforts to bring the war to an end, with the two leaders intending to carry forward talks aimed at ending the conflict.

According to CNN, the planned meeting will come the same day Trump's foreign envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"I believe they're at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done, and if they don't, they're stupid," Trump added of Zelensky and Putin.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see this perspective. As an Indian, I understand the sentiment of not wanting to be dragged into other people's conflicts. We've always advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, just like our PM says. Hope the talks with Zelensky and Putin yield something concrete. 🙏
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Aman W
He keeps bringing up the 2020 election being rigged. It's distracting from the actual issue. The world needs clear leadership, not domestic grievances on a global stage. Focus on peace, sir.
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Sarah B
The line about "a big, beautiful ocean separating us" is so simplistic. In today's interconnected world, distance doesn't insulate you. The US's actions (or inaction) set the tone for global security. Europe should step up more, but America can't just wash its hands of it.
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Vikram M
Calling them "stupid" if they don't make a deal is not how diplomacy works, especially between warring nations. It's a complex situation with history and sovereignty at stake. India has managed to walk a fine line, buying oil but calling for peace. It's not so black and white.
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Karthik V
If the US distances itself, it creates a power vacuum. Who fills it? This affects the global balance. For India, a multipolar world is good, but instability is not. Hope the backchannel talks with Kushner in Moscow lead to a ceasefire at least. 🤞

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