US President Donald Trump, escalating his criticism of Ukraine’s wartime leadership, told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Kyiv must abandon its aspirations of joining NATO, a demand that has been long pressed by Moscow, if it hopes to bring an end to the war with Russia.He also pushed the Ukrainian leader to accept a peace deal, suggesting that he could end the ongoing war with Russia “almost immediately” if certain concessions were made.Trump, in his post on Truth Social, also cited the annexation of Crimea by Russia during former US President Barack Obama’s tenure in 2014 and ruled out Zelenskyy’s hopes of witnessing Ukraine join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), echoing a major point that aligns with Moscow’s demands.“President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. Remember how it started,” Trump said.“No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things never change,” he added.Trump has been pressing Ukraine for a quick peace deal and an end to Europe’s deadliest war in 80 years, after concluding his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week.He also put out a post citing “big progress on Russia”, without specifying what it might be.Trump to host Zelensky and European leaders in WashingtonStory continues below this adThe US president is set to host Zelenskyy and the European leaders backing the Ukrainian president in Washington on Monday.“Big day at the White House tomorrow. Never had so many European Leaders at one time. My great honor to host them!!!” he said on Truth Social.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trump