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TRUMP SAYS UKRAINE HAS TO WANT TO SETTLE WAR
Trump's statement signals potential shift in Ukraine war settlement stance.
Context
What happened: Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "Ukraine has to want to settle this war," as his envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Oslo for talks.
Why it matters: Trump suggested Moscow had the upper hand, saying "Russia is a big machine" that keeps grinding forward and has taken a very large piece of land.
Key numbers: Witkoff's talks took place on Tuesday; the content describes Russia's invasion of Ukraine as four years old.
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What changed
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "Ukraine has to want to settle this war," as his envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Oslo for talks.
Why it matters
Trump suggested Moscow had the upper hand, saying "Russia is a big machine" that keeps grinding forward and has taken a very large piece of land.
Key numbers: Witkoff's talks took place on Tuesday; the content describes Russia's invasion of Ukraine as four years old.