Washington, Jan 23 (NationPress) Former US President Donald Trump pointed out that the primary hurdles to a resolution between Ukraine and Russia are the same issues that have hindered negotiations for months. He characterized the ongoing conflict as intricate and asserted that it was not a war he was involved in.

“This is a conflict. This is Biden's conflict. This is not my conflict,” Trump remarked in response to inquiries regarding the delays in achieving an agreement. “This is a situation that should have never escalated, but it's complicated due to various factors such as geography and demographics,” he explained to reporters on board Air Force One en route from Davos back to Washington.

Trump mentioned that disagreements over land and borders have extended the duration of the conflict. “Where does the resolution lie? It's rather intricate,” he added, noting that similar territorial disputes had emerged in other conflicts he claimed to have settled swiftly. “I resolved those matters in just days, yet this one continues endlessly.”

The former president stated that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seem to be inclined towards reaching a consensus, although he refrained from foreseeing a decisive moment. “I’m not making any forecasts. There are no new developments,” Trump commented. “It appears that President Putin is interested in finalizing an agreement. I believe President Zelensky shares that desire.”

Trump recounted that Zelensky had visited him and expressed his eagerness to finalize a deal. “He conveyed his interest in coming to terms,” Trump said. “The discussions are not about previously uncharted territories; they're about parameters that have been on the table for six or seven months.”

He described the harsh conditions in Ukraine, especially during winter. “Life is incredibly hard for the Ukrainian populace,” Trump stated, highlighting areas where residents endure extreme cold without heating. “That’s no way to live.”

Concerning Greenland, Trump indicated that his administration was working towards a framework agreement and suggested that clarity would soon be forthcoming. “We’ll have something finalized in two weeks,” he asserted, adding that there was a “positive atmosphere for reaching an agreement.” He emphasized the importance of operational freedom and pointed to the strength of the US military. “We possess an exceptional military. I’ve built a formidable military,” he said, referencing weaponry and the speed of defense production.

Trump also elaborated on the situation in Venezuela, commending what he described as strong leadership and discussing oil exports to the United States. “More than 50 million barrels of oil have already been delivered or are in transit to the US, and even more is forthcoming,” he noted. Trump stated that this arrangement would be advantageous for both nations. “Our nation will prosper, leading to lower taxes, and Venezuela will experience unprecedented improvement.”

When asked about JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Trump mentioned he had not communicated with him since a lawsuit and accused the bank of terminating services. “He debanked me,” Trump stated. “No one should face debanking.” He mentioned that commentators believed he had a strong legal standing.

On Iran, Trump remarked that the US had deployed substantial military resources while expressing a preference for avoiding conflict. “We have a significant naval presence in that region,” he said. Trump asserted that he intervened to prevent mass executions. “I averted 837 hangings last Thursday,” he stated, adding that the action was called off following his warning.

He mentioned that discussions with Iran had taken place in the past and referenced previous US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “That was complete annihilation,” he remarked.

The former president also discussed his potential involvement beyond his current term, stating he could remain engaged in peace initiatives. “I have the right to be involved if I choose,” he said, referring to the Board of Peace. He suggested it could collaborate with the United Nations, which he believed had “great potential.”

On domestic issues, Trump expressed his reservations about allowing individuals to withdraw from retirement accounts for home purchases. “I’m not particularly supportive of that,” he stated, highlighting the robust performance of retirement funds.