Trump: Promise to finish battle in Ukraine in 24 hours was simply sarcasm

US President Donald Trump has described his marketing campaign promise to finish Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine "in 24 hours" as sarcasm.

Supply: European Pravda; Trump in interview with journalist Sharyl Attkisson, printed on 14 March

Particulars: Attkisson famous the issue of settling a Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine whereas reminding Trump that throughout the election marketing campaign, he mentioned he would "have this battle settled in 24 hours".

Quote from Trump: "Properly, I used to be being slightly bit sarcastic once I mentioned that I might. What I actually meant is I wish to get it settled, and I believe I might be profitable."

Background:

• Ukraine mentioned it’s keen to implement a 30-day ceasefire, offered Russia additionally adheres to it, following the talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 11 March.
• Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin reacted cautiously to the US proposal for a ceasefire. Whereas not rejecting it outright, he hinted that Moscow might impose its situations on any settlement.
• Trump described Putin’s assertion as "promising, however not full". He additionally mentioned that if Russia didn’t comply with a 30-day ceasefire, it might be a "disappointing second for the world".

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