U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that arranging a settlement between Russia and Ukraine "is not up to me," signaling that Washington does not intend to act as the primary broker in efforts to end the conflict. Trump told reporters he first wants to "see what the parameters are" and plans to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders after an upcoming meeting to discuss next steps. He added that "a deal should be made for both," but offered no details on potential terms or timing.
.@POTUS: "We're going to see what the parameters are — then I'm going to call up President Zelensky and the European leaders right after the meeting and I'm going to tell them what kind of a deal ... It's not up to me to make a deal. I think a deal should be made for both." https://t.co/jbAMva8fz7
Trump Says 'Not Up To Me' To Negotiate Russia-Ukraine Deal
Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Deal ‘Not Up to Me’