US President Donald Trump says it may be time for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to have “somebody else” negotiate on Kyiv’s behalf to end the war with Russia. Trump makes the remark in comments reported by multiple outlets, including while he is departing for campaign activity.
Trump has also previously suggested that Ukraine should replace Zelensky, according to the coverage. In the same set of remarks, Trump tells reporters that Russia appears to be “fine” regarding Ukraine, and that Russia is “not doing much,” framing his comments around how he views the state of negotiations.
The outlets differ mainly in tone and framing, with some characterizing Trump’s comments as criticism of Zelensky, while others present them more directly as a recommendation about negotiating authority. Across sources, however, they agree on the core message: Trump urges Ukraine to name an alternative negotiator for potential talks aimed at ending the war.
