Chaos in Odessa, the 47th Brigade fails - Trump message:

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : He added that there is "tremendous potential for trade," expressing hope for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
57% : According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in the last 24 hours alone, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,600 soldiers across various sectors of the Northern Military District.
54% : According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, in response to Ukrainian "terrorist attacks" between October 11 and 17, Russian forces carried out one massive and seven group strikes on Ukrainian Armed Forces targets within a week, including the use of Kinzhal missiles.
50% : Trump is reported to have told Ukrainian President Zelensky that if he does not accept that he has lost, he will face disaster, lose territory, and the war could last much longer; an outcome that would be terrifying for Ukraine.
50% : Trump reportedly urged Zelensky to accept Russia's terms.
50% : According to Reuters sources, the Ukrainian delegation found the American leader's remarks "disturbing." A third source noted that Trump made this proposal after Zelensky stated that he would not voluntarily give up any territory.
50% : "The meeting ended with Trump deciding to make a deal where things currently stand -- along the line of demarcation.
50% : " According to Reuters, Trump hinted that disaster looms for Ukraine if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Russia.
50% : I mean, they fought, and he has a lot of assets," Trump said.
50% : " When asked whether the possible cession of Donetsk was discussed during his meeting with Zelensky, Trump denied it: "No, we didn't discuss that.
50% : Go home, stop killing people -- and end it there," Trump said.
50% : Trump also commented on military supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
50% : Trump reiterated that the U.S. itself needs the Tomahawk missiles requested by Ukraine.
50% : But we have to remember one thing: we need them ourselves," Trump explained.
50% : "In a tense meeting at the White House on Friday, October 17, 2025, Trump urged Zelensky to accept Russia's terms for ending the war," Financial Times reported.
50% : However, Financial Times clarified that Ukraine ultimately managed to persuade Trump to support the idea of freezing the conflict along the current front lines.
50% : "The meeting repeatedly descended into a heated argument, with Trump 'constantly swearing' At one point during the meeting, the U.S. President threw maps showing the front lines in Ukraine off the table," Financial Times emphasized.
50% : Trump reportedly spent much of the meeting "lecturing" Zelensky and repeating talking points raised by Russian President Putin during their last phone conversation.
50% : " The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Budapest will oppose the continuation of military aid to Kyiv during meetings with EU counterparts.
44% : Hungary was the first to say this -- Ukraine's accession to the EU will crush our industry, agriculture, and standard of living.
40% : Trump urged Zelensky to accept defeat to avoid disaster - He was 'constantly swearing' During a meeting with President Zelensky in Washington, U.S. President Trump urged him to accept Russia's terms, warning that otherwise the Kyiv government "would be destroyed," according to the British newspaper Financial Times.
33% : Trump examines Russia's security guarantees - "Zelensky, you risk disaster" During talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky, U.S. President Trump discussed security guarantees for both Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported, citing two sources.

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