On the afternoon of October 19, local time, US President Trump told the media at the White House that he believes someone other than Ukrainian President Zelensky should conduct negotiations on behalf of Ukraine to seek an end to the war with Russia. Trump said, “Maybe it's time for Zelensky to find someone else to negotiate.” Earlier, on October 10, he called on Ukraine to change its president. Trump said that the US provided Ukraine with a lot, but received nothing in return. He also added that the US continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and said he will consider allowing Ukrainians to remain in the US in a “temporary protected status” until the end of the war.

On the afternoon of October 19, local time, US President Trump told the media at the White House that he believes someone other than Ukrainian President Zelensky should conduct negotiations on behalf of Ukraine to seek an end to the war with Russia. Trump said, “Maybe it's time for Zelensky to find someone else to negotiate.” Earlier, on October 10, he called on Ukraine to change its president. Trump said that the US provided Ukraine with a lot, but received nothing in return. He also added that the US continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and said he will consider allowing Ukrainians to remain in the US in a “temporary protected status” until the end of the war.