In a shocking revelation US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. This marks the first known direct conversation between Putin and a US president since early 2022. According to Trump Putin wants to see an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine. “He wants to see people stop dying” Trump told the New York Post.
The Road to Peace
The conflict in eastern Ukraine began in 2014 after a pro-Russian president was toppled in Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution. Russia annexed Crimea and Russian-backed separatist forces started fighting Ukraine’s armed forces. Putin sent thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022 calling it a “special military operation”. The war has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced millions of people.
A Possible Trump-Putin Summit?
Trump has expressed his willingness to meet Putin to discuss the war. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen as possible venues for the summit. However the date and venue for the summit are still not publicly known. This potential meeting has sparked hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
What’s Next?
Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to discuss ending the war. He has a concrete plan to end the war but has not disclosed further details. The international community is eagerly waiting for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The US President-elect has also informed Ukraine about the Trump-Putin call and Ukraine did not object to it.
Key Takeaways
– Trump and Putin discussed ending the war in Ukraine
– Putin wants to see an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine
– Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week
– A possible Trump-Putin summit is in the works
– The international community is eagerly waiting for a peaceful resolution
