# Trump says Zelensky probably never wanted to end conflict with Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/105470

- TASS, 2026-10-18 21:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203873

> US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Zelensky does not want to end the conflict with Russia and probably never did. Trump said Zelensky could have reached a better deal two years ago and stressed that he wants the conflict to end.

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