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Trump says Zelenskyy has to start ‘accepting things’: ‘He’s losing’

Trump says Ukraine must consider concessions as Russia holds more territory; Kyiv prepares to submit refined peace proposals amid intensified US-led diplomatic efforts.

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told Politico that Volodymyr Zelenskyy must make concessions as Russia holds the `upper hand`, saying, `Well, he's gonna have to get on the ball and start accepting things. You know, when you're losing, 'cause he is losing.`
  • In recent weeks, the US has intensified efforts to forge a ceasefire while Kyiv prepares to present refined documents to Washington soon.
  • Trump pointed to large Russian-held territory and argued Ukrainian forces face larger Russian forces, saying Russia negotiates from strength and size will generally prevail.
  • Ukraine is resisting a US-backed proposal viewed in Kyiv as tilted toward Moscow, while Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Western allies are drafting three key documents.
  • Progress hinges on whether Moscow stops the bloodshed, as Russian President Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine cede eastern Donbas and Ukrainian officials say Russia must halt fighting.
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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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