President Donald Trump claims he knows the three individuals most responsible for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, naming Russian President Vladimir Putin, former President Joe Biden, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a pointed statement from the Oval Office, Trump outlines his view of each leader’s role in the conflict and insists the war would not have started had he remained in office.
Trump says Vladimir Putin is the primary aggressor for launching the invasion, but he also places significant blame on President Biden, arguing that his administration’s foreign policy failed to deter the conflict. He asserts that Biden could have prevented the war through “strength and clarity” early on. Trump further accuses President Zelensky of allowing the war to continue and escalate rather than seeking a ceasefire or diplomatic resolution sooner.
The former president claims he is actively pursuing a peace plan to end the war and says he has been in contact with multiple parties behind the scenes. While no specific details of the plan have been released, Trump emphasizes that his approach focuses on bringing “both sides to the table” and achieving an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Trump’s remarks follow a tense and highly publicized meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, where the two leaders reportedly exchanged sharp words over the path forward in the conflict. Zelensky later issues an open invitation to Trump, urging him to visit Ukraine and witness the devastation firsthand before making further policy declarations or peace commitments. The Ukrainian leader states that any lasting resolution must prioritize Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a separate statement, Trump reiterates his position that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he had still been president. He adds that the current administration has “lost credibility on the world stage,” allowing global tensions to spiral into open conflict. Trump’s stance has reignited political debate in Washington, with critics accusing him of oversimplifying the conflict and shifting blame away from the Kremlin’s direct military aggression.
This latest round of comments comes as Ukraine continues to press for additional military and humanitarian aid from the United States and European allies. The conflict, now stretching into its third year, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, with frontlines in eastern Ukraine remaining contested and volatile.
Meanwhile, Trump’s call for an immediate peace resolution is drawing mixed reactions. Supporters argue he is right to advocate for de-escalation, while opponents say his statements undermine Ukrainian resilience and the broader international effort to hold Russia accountable.
Trump’s comments are part of his broader effort to position himself as a global peacemaker ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. As he intensifies his campaign, foreign policy is expected to remain a central issue, especially regarding how the United States engages in global conflicts.
