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In a recent broadcast, Ainsley highlighted the ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia taking place in Turkey, following Ukraine’s significant military actions over the weekend—the largest strikes since the war’s inception. Brian introduced Peter Doocy, who was reporting live from the White House.
Doocy shared that former President Trump believes both Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin are displaying stubbornness in their negotiations. He revealed that Trump was not informed during the extended planning phase of complex drone strikes against Russian targets, which involved kamikaze drones being smuggled and concealed in cabin ceilings, reflecting a lack of transparency in U.S. intelligence sharing.
Shifting the focus of Trump’s foreign policy this week, Doocy noted that the president’s attention would turn to trade discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump anticipates productive conversations regarding trade negotiations, even as there are indications they might also touch upon the Geneva agreement.
In light of tensions, the Chinese Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. of instigating new economic friction that has strained trade relations. Trump has highlighted that he believes China is not adhering to trade agreements, citing violations that affect the broader economic landscape.
Doocy indicated that Trump has been relatively quiet with no public schedule apart from a private lunch with Vice President Vance. Ainsley posed a question regarding the norms of countries sharing plans among allies, to which Doocy explained how the U.S. typically shares intelligence with Ukraine and emphasizes the unusual nature of Ukraine’s decision to withhold details about military operations, especially in the context of the substantial aid the U.S. has provided.
