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Trump Seeks Post-War Business with Ukraine and Russia
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In Short: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his desire to resume business ties with both Ukraine and Russia after the war ends, despite ongoing criticism.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on October 24 that he envisions the United States conducting business with both Ukraine and Russia once the war concludes. Trump emphasized his hope for a negotiated peace deal between the two nations, allowing for normalized economic engagement afterward.
During a press conference, Trump said, 'Certainly, we'll do business with Ukraine and with Russia after this war ends, I would think.' He added, 'I want to get back to life where Russia and Ukraine make a deal, and then we'd be able to do business with both.'
Trump's comments come amid criticism of efforts to restore commercial ties with Russia. The U.S. president also mentioned the possibility of imposing 200 percent tariffs on both Ukraine and Russia, though he acknowledged that limited trade volumes might make such measures ineffective.
The president's stance reflects a transactional approach to international relations, as evidenced by his recent executive waiver of Graham Act penalties. This move allows for the suspension of sanctions, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defending it as a 60-day pause to assess broader economic impacts.
Trump's remarks also touched on the potential for ending conflicts through economic leverage. He cited past successes with tariffs, saying, 'We ended five wars thanks to tariffs. I said, 'If you continue to fight, we’re going to put a 200 percent tariff on you,’ and they stopped.'
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 31% of Americans approved of Trump's performance, marking his lowest approval rating during his presidency. Meanwhile, 47% of registered voters said they would vote for Democrats if congressional elections were held today, compared with 35% who favored Republicans, giving Democrats a 12-point lead.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov indicated that negotiations are progressing, saying, 'Things are heading toward an end to the war in Ukraine.' However, the situation remains complex, with ongoing hostilities and humanitarian concerns.
While Trump's vision of normalized economic engagement after the war is clear, the path to achieving it remains uncertain. The accounts agree that Trump is advocating for a post-war business relationship with both Ukraine and Russia, despite the current conflict.
Background
Pope Leo XIV called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to establish a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, according to multiple reports from international outlets.
In a Sunday Truth Social post, Trump said progress was being made in Russia-Ukraine negotiations and criticized Zelensky's actions.
What's confirmed
- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 24 that he sees the U.S. doing business with both Ukraine and Russia after the war ends, despite criticism of efforts to restore commercial ties with Moscow.
- Trump added that he wanted to "get back to life where Russia and Ukraine make a deal, and then we'd be able to do business with both." The U.S.
- "Certainly, we'll do business with Ukraine and with Russia after this war ends, I would think," Trump said.
- US President Donald Trump has said that Washington will be willing to conduct business with both Ukraine and Russia once their conflict draws to a close, voicing hope that the two nations will successfully reach a negotiated peace deal.
- “We ended five wars thanks to tariffs. I said, ‘If you continue to fight, we’re going to put a 200 percent tariff on you,’ and they stopped,” Trump told supporters in Florida.
- "I feel foolish because all you had to do is ask them, and they would have paid. Meaning the EU would have paid," Trump said.
What's still developing
- The attack killed one civilian and injured 14 others, Russian authorities said.
- The shipment would mark the first Russian diesel deliveries to the U.S.
- “Trump could very easily bring Putin to the negotiating table, because he has the means to do so. The way he speaks about me – President Trump should speak about Putin in the same way,” Zelensky said.
- "We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.
- European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced the hunger strike on Oct. 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town.
- 21, Witkoff held talks with Putin at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St.
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Sources
- Kyiv Postlink
- Kyivindependentlink
- TRT Worldlink
- The New Voice of Ukrainelink
- WarpBeat — background on Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground link
- WarpBeat — background on Trump Signals Progress in Russia-Ukraine Talks link
- CNN-News18 — video link