On October 19, 2026, former U.S. President Trump issued a statement on the Russia-Ukraine war via social media. He said that he is currently conducting peace talks on the war and emphasized that the core of his policy toward Russia is to avoid any reckless action that could lead Russia to walk away from the negotiating table. Trump claimed that the talks have made significant progress, and used this to explain his stance on related issues.
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@clashreport
2026-10-18 21:18 · Trump on Ukraine: My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don’t want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, …
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09.08
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Trump Says He Is Conducting Peace Talks on the Russia-Ukraine War
2026.10.19 · Verified
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