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has deepened divisions with European allies by refusing to condemn for its invasion of in key UN votes.
The US sided with in rejecting a European-backed resolution demanding Moscow withdraw troops, then abstained when its own watered-down version was amended to blame .
Mr Trump has also warned Ukrainian President to negotiate or risk losing his country, having previously called him a “dictator” for not holding wartime elections – a word he then refused to apply to Russian President .
The votes came as Mr Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, with British Prime Minister Sir set to visit next.
Meanwhile, blocked European amendments to a US Security Council resolution, leaving it effectively powerless but hailed by Washington as a “crucial step” toward peace.
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Putin ‘not looking for world war,’ insists Donald Trump
Speaking from the White House about security guarantees alongside Mr Macron, the US President said: “Europe is going to make sure nothing happens.”
Earlier on, Mr Trump had said Mr Putin “will accept” peacekeepers. Sir Keir has previously said he would be willing to put British troops on the ground as part of security guarantees that could end the war.
Addressing reporters alongside Mr Macron, Mr Trump said of the Russian president’s reaction to peacekeepers in : “Yeah, he will accept it.
“I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for world war.”
Arrival of Trump ‘a game-changer’, says Macron
In an interview with Fox News following their meeting, Mr Macron said it was “feasible” to talk about the start of negotiations for a sustainable peace within weeks.
He said: “We want peace. And I think the initiative of President Trump is a very positive one. But my message was to say be careful because we need something substantial for .
“I think the arrival of President Trump is a game-changer. And I think he has the deterrence capacity of the US to reengage with .”
Our common objective with President is to build a solid and long-standing peace. The USA and France will always stand on the same side of history.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)
WWIII warning as Trump says there could be ‘a very big war’ without Ukraine-Russia deal
US President has warned of the if a peace deal is not reached between and .
Speaking on Monday, February 24, Trump expressed concern that the war could escalate beyond its current participants.
He said: “There will be a point where it is not going to stop at those two countries.
“Already there is such involvement from other countries and it could really lead to a very big war, World War III, and we are not gonna let that happen either.”
Trump sides with Russia in crucial vote as he sends chilling warning to Zelenksy
has deepened divisions with European allies by refusing to condemn for its invasion of in key UN votes.
The US sided with in rejecting a European-backed resolution demanding Moscow withdraw troops, then abstained when its own watered-down version was amended to blame .
Mr Trump has also warned Ukrainian President to negotiate or risk losing his country, calling him a “dictator” for not holding wartime elections – but has refused to apply that word to Russian President .
The votes came as Mr Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, with British Prime Minister Sir set to visit next.
Meanwhile, blocked European amendments to a U.S. Security Council resolution, leaving it effectively powerless but hailed by Washington as a “crucial step” toward peace.