Trump: I would like to meet with Putin and get that war ended
Pravda Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Source: Trump during a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 23 January, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Speaking about international contacts, Trump highlighted a “very important” matter: “I really would like to be able to meet with President Putin soon and get that war ended”. [NB: Ukrainska Pravda does not recognise Vladimir Putin as a president – ed.]
“And this isn’t from the standpoint of the economy or anything else – it’s from the standpoint of millions of lives being wasted. Beautiful young people are being shot in the battlefield,” he added, describing the events in Ukraine as a “carnage” and a “horrible war.”
The US president did not specify how he plans to end the war or what exactly he would discuss with Putin.
Background:
- According to media reports, Trump has instructed preparations for a phone call with Vladimir Putin aimed at arranging a meeting.
- Earlier, the US president demanded that Russia “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine, warning of tougher sanctions and tariffs against Moscow if it refuses.
- He also announced plans to push for lower oil prices as a means to bring an end to the war.
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