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Former US President Donald Trump has declared that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has already\u00a0\u201clost\u201d<\/em>\u00a0the conflict with Russia. The Republian candidate also accused President Joe Biden of ‘provoking’ the fighting in the first place.<\/p>\n \u201cThat war is a loser,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Trump said on the PBD Podcast, on Thursday, criticizing Zelensky as a\u00a0\u201cgreat salesman\u201d<\/em>\u00a0who repeatedly secured billions in US aid without securing victory. Trump added that the conflict could have been avoided had he remained in charge after the 2020 election.<\/p>\n Trump also blamed Biden for escalating tensions with Russia, claiming that his statements ahead of the Moscow launching its miliatry operation were the\u00a0\u201cexact opposite\u201d<\/em>\u00a0of what should have been said. He also expressed confidence that he could resolve the issue swiftly if returned to office in November’s vote.<\/p>\n Despite his criticism of Biden, Trump expressed sympathy for Ukraine and its people but maintained that Zelensky should have taken steps to prevent the outbreak of hostilities with Moscow. He warned that the fighting could worsen, if something is not done to end it, even potentially sparking World War III.<\/p>\n