New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump expressed his readiness to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if elected, citing his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made these remarks while standing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting in New York.

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky took place amid tensions and skepticism from the GOP presidential nominee towards continued US security assistance to Ukraine against Russia. Despite previous criticism exchanged between the two leaders, Trump expressed optimism about resolving the conflict quickly if he were to win the election.

Zelensky, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of ending the war in Ukraine and preventing Putin’s expansion into Ukrainian territory. Both leaders acknowledged the need for a fair deal that benefits both sides while addressing the ongoing conflict.

Following the meeting, both Trump and Zelensky appeared on Fox News to discuss the potential for a resolution to the conflict. Trump reiterated his belief in the possibility of a fair deal, while Zelensky emphasized the importance of pushing Russian troops out of Ukraine to ensure the country’s sovereignty.

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky comes at a critical time for Ukraine, with Zelensky recently meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, DC. The discussions highlighted the stark differences in approaches towards Ukraine between the Democratic and Republican nominees.

Despite past controversies and criticisms, both Trump and Zelensky expressed a willingness to work towards a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The future of US-Ukraine relations and efforts to end the war remain key concerns for both leaders as they navigate the complexities of international diplomacy.