U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he departs the White House for travel to Mississippi in Washington, U.S. November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Reuters: Trump says he does not like Russia-Ukraine situation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he does not like what is happening between Russia and Ukraine, a day after Russian crews seized Ukrainian vessels near Crimea.
“We do not like what’s happening either way. And hopefully it will get straightened out,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House.
Trump said European leaders were working on the situation. “They’re not thrilled. We’re all working on it together,” he said.
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Update #1: Russia's Seizure Of Ukrainian Ships Is An 'Outrageous Violation,' Haley Says At U.N. (NPR)
Update #2: Menendez calls on Trump to boost security assistance to Ukraine (The Hill)
WNU Editor: This is a conflict that has its roots since the Maidan revolution. Solve the crisis in eastern Ukraine .... this will de-escalate the conflict. Unfortunately .... no one is focused on finding a resolution/common ground. The focus is to escalate.
