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TRUMP'S Ukraine Peace Deal STALLS as Zelensky Demands More Money, Russia Plays Games

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026298 views
TRUMP'S Ukraine Peace Deal STALLS as Zelensky Demands More Money, Russia Plays Games
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President Trump's efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine hit another roadblock this week as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of intentionally stalling negotiations during the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks that concluded Wednesday with zero progress.

The talks, aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict that has drained hundreds of billions from American taxpayers, collapsed without any breakthrough toward peace. Zelensky claims Russia is "trying to drag out negotiations" while continuing to demand more U.S. military aid and financial support.

Trump Inherits Biden's Endless War

This mess is exactly what President Trump warned about during his campaign. While Joe Biden spent years writing blank checks to Ukraine without any clear strategy for victory or peace, Trump promised to end this conflict within his first 100 days in office.

But both Ukraine and Russia seem more interested in prolonging this cash cow than actually making the hard compromises necessary for peace. Zelensky continues his global tour demanding more American weapons and money, while Putin appears content to let the conflict drag on indefinitely.

"The American people are tired of funding endless foreign wars while our own border remains wide open and our cities crumble," said one senior Trump administration official familiar with the talks.

Patriots across America are asking the obvious question: Why should we keep pouring billions into a conflict where neither side seems genuinely committed to ending the bloodshed?

America First Means Peace Through Strength

Trump's approach differs dramatically from the Biden regime's failed strategy of unlimited aid with no accountability. The President understands that real peace requires tough negotiations and hard choices from both parties - not just more American taxpayer dollars.

While the mainstream media will undoubtedly blame Trump for the stalled talks, the reality is clear: this administration inherited a disaster created by four years of Biden's weakness and incompetence on the world stage.

How long will the American people tolerate funding a conflict where both sides seem more interested in our money than making peace?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst2025VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Why are we surprised that Russia is playing games? Putin has been doing this for decades. We need a strong negotiator like Trump to cut through the BS and get a real deal done.
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PatriotMike47VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Trump was right all along - this has turned into a money pit with no end in sight. Zelensky keeps asking for more billions while Americans struggle with inflation and our own border crisis.
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ConservativeVoter2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Meanwhile our veterans are sleeping on the streets. Priorities are all wrong.
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TeaPartyTomVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Exactly! We've sent over $100 billion already and what do we have to show for it?
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FiscalHawk88VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Honest question - does anyone know what specific guarantees Zelensky is demanding beyond just more funding? The article mentions money but I'm curious about the security commitments he's pushing for.
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NewsJunkie45VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
From what I've read, he wants NATO membership guarantees and long-term military aid commitments. Basically wants us locked in forever.