But the framework appears to be exactly what you just said is problematic, which is Ukraine giving to Russia territory that has taken by force in exchange for peace. I don't think that we should deceive ourselves. I think Mr. Putin is a tyrant. I think dealing with him [Putin] is going to be extremely difficult. I give President Trump credit for saying that he wants to end this. He wants to end the bloodshed. He doesn't like the suffering that's out there. (06:22–06:25)
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