Trump again criticized Zelensky while portraying Russia as eager for peace.

Trump again criticized Zelensky while portraying Russia as eager for peace. He said Zelensky should hold elections and claimed the Ukrainian president could have ended the war or reached a deal “many times,” but “for some reason” refuses. Trump said Putin “would very much like to see a deal made.” He also praised Russia for releasing large volumes of oil onto the global market, calling it “good”.