# Trump speaks on Ukraine, Russia, Iran, France and US midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/106897

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-19 21:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIzfy16D3_I

> Speaking outside the White House, Trump said the US was negotiating with Russia on Ukraine, Iran and other matters, and defended his diplomatic approach. He accused Zelenskyy of obstructing efforts to end the war and suggested Ukraine should appoint someone else to lead negotiations.

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