President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, would not say whether Ukraine or Russia is an “equal member” in peace negotiations.

After noting to the press he hopes for a “ceasefire in the not-too-distant future,” he responded to the press, “it’s an interesting question” whether Ukraine is an equal member in peace negotiations.

“I think they have to make peace,” he replied. “Their people are being killed, and I think they have to make peace. I said that was not a good war to go into, and I think they have to make peace. That’s what I think.”

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