Trump Doubts Ukraine, Sparks New Peace Talks

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Donald Trump spoke about Ukraine and Russia. He said that Ukraine might not win the war. Trump will meet Vladimir Putin soon in Hungary to talk about peace.

Trump said Ukraine could win, but he doubts it now. He spoke to reporters at the White House on Monday. He changed his mind after talking to Putin and Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy said Trump told him about Putin's demands. Putin wants Ukraine to give up some land. Zelenskyy said the meeting with Trump was good, but Trump did not give missiles.

Trump seemed to want to give Ukraine missiles before talking to Putin. After the call, Trump changed his mind about the missiles. Zelenskyy thinks Trump does not want problems with Russia before their meeting.

Zelenskyy is not sure about Putin's offer to trade land. He said Trump wants to stop the war at the current lines. Zelenskyy hopes Trump's meeting with Putin will help end the war.

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What did Trump say about Ukraine's chances in the war?

Trump said that Ukraine might not win the war.

What did Zelenskyy say about the meeting with Trump?

Zelenskyy said the meeting with Trump was good, but Trump did not give missiles.

What does Zelenskyy hope will happen after Trump's meeting with Putin?

Zelenskyy hopes Trump's meeting with Putin will help end the war.

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