On October 16, 2026, Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, spoke in an interview about his relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, asserting that they are good. Trump also commented on the situation regarding the restrictions on Starlink for Ukrainian military forces.
Relations with Zelensky
Trump emphasized that he has good relations with Zelensky, despite a journalist's question about why he wants the Ukrainian president to step down. He stated that he knows all the details of the situation and wants the war in Ukraine to end.
Starlink Restrictions
Trump denied any involvement of the U.S. government in the restrictions on Starlink usage in Ukraine. According to him, he personally checked the situation and received assurances that satellite communication is functioning as usual. He remarked:
- "It wasn't us. I'm not even sure if it was ever turned off."
Nuclear Agreement with Russia and China
Additionally, Trump announced the possibility of a nuclear agreement with Russia and China. He noted that this concerns negotiations on reducing nuclear arsenals following the expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia in February. The specific terms of the new agreement have not yet been disclosed.