“It was apparent to all of us that the key to changing the president’s mind on Ukraine was Mr. Giuliani,” Sondland said. AdvertisementHe also said he disagreed with the delay of nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine. “Withholding foreign aid in order to pressure a foreign government to take such steps would be wrong. At the same time, Trump was withholding the aid from Ukraine and resisting attempts by Zelensky to have an in-person meeting with Trump, something that would help Zelensky build political credibility. “I asked the president: ‘What do you want from Ukraine?’ The president responded, ‘Nothing.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 17, 2019 14:30 UTC