Trump did not say he would end the war in Ukraine in six months: what the US president actually said. Video

US President-elect Donald Trump's statement about "six months or even sooner" does not refer to the end of the war in Ukraine. The Republican spoke about this period when a journalist asked him about his meeting with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin.

The politician commented on the Russian-Ukrainian war on January 7. He held a press conference – the first after Congress recognized his victory in the presidential election – at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The event was broadcast by American media, and OBOZ.UA publishes a video clip with Trump's misinterpreted words.

One of the correspondents asked how soon Trump could meet with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

"I don't think it's convenient to meet before January 20," the US president-elect replied. He was referring to the date of his official inauguration.

Trump added that he "hates" this situation because "many young people are dying every day." The Republican emphasized several times that people are dying "on both sides."

Then he said that he "hopes to have six months – well before six months" – as he continued to comment on the upcoming meeting with Putin.

In other words, the American president-elect did not say that he hoped to end the war in Ukraine in six months. This interpretation of his words is wrong.

As OBOZ.UA wrote:

– At this press conference, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of allegedly breaking the "agreement" on Ukraine's non-admission to NATO and said he "can understand Russia's feelings" in this regard.

– He also issued an ultimatum to Hamas terrorists (the deadline is the date of his inauguration, i.e. January 20) and said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "American Gulf."

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