Trump speaks to reporters on Ukraine, Russia, Iran, France and US midterms
Al Jazeera English · Published on October 19, 2026
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US President Donald Trump says he is negotiating with Russia on Ukraine, Iran and other issues, defending his diplomatic approach despite criticism over his handling of the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters outside the White House before departing for a campaign rally in Kansas, Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of obstructing efforts to end the war and suggested Ukraine should appoint someone else to lead negotiations. He also defended his approach to Russia, saying Moscow had refrained from interfering in US actions against Iran. Trump expressed willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss nuclear disarmament, potentially during his planned visit to China in November. Addressing unrest in France, he criticised President Emmanuel Macron's immigration policies. Trump also defended his campaign appearances ahead of the US midterm elections, claiming his rallies were boosting Republican candidates in closely contested races. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #DonaldTrump #VolodymyrZelenskyy #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #VladimirPutin #UkrainePeaceTalks #Russia #Iran #XiJinping #NuclearDisarmament #USMidterms2026 #EmmanuelMacron