Donald Trump said that the best way to end the 'horrific' war between Russia and Ukraine is a peace agreement and not a ceasefire. Trump made the comments on Truth Social after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a high-stakes summit in Alaska, and then spoke with Ukraine President Zelenskyy and other European leaders.
“A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia went very well, as did a late night phone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and various European Leaders, including the highly respected Secretary General of NATO. It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
Trump said that President Zelensky would be coming to the Oval Office in Washington on Monday afternoon, and if everything worked out, a meeting with President Putin would then be scheduled. He added that potentially millions of lives could be saved and thanked people for their attention to the matter.
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The meeting between the US and Russian leaders had ended without an accord to halt Moscow’s invasion, leaving European governments debating how next to increase pressure on the Kremlin. The two presidents held three hours of talks, after which both sides pointed to areas of agreement but reported no breakthrough on ending the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and devastated Ukraine.
Zelensky said he will now travel to Washington on Monday, while European leaders convened lengthy discussions on Saturday after Trump briefed them on the summit.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump had a “lengthy call” with Zelensky while flying back to Washington. A European Commission spokesperson said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen later joined the call.
Zelensky said Trump told him about the “main points” of the Alaska summit. “On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, DC, to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war,” he said. “I am grateful for the invitation.”
After the talks in Alaska, Trump and Putin appeared before reporters to give statements but declined to take questions.
“We’re not there yet, but we’ve made progress. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump said.
He described the meeting as “extremely productive” and said “many points” had been agreed, though he gave no details.
“There are just a very few that are left, some are not that significant, one is probably the most significant,” he added, without giving specifics.
The former Cold War air base chosen as the summit site symbolised the high stakes of the talks, but the lack of a concrete ceasefire deal underlined the obstacles to peace. Trump said the next step would be his Oval Office meeting with Zelensky on Monday, followed by a possible second meeting with Putin in Washington.
“A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia went very well, as did a late night phone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and various European Leaders, including the highly respected Secretary General of NATO. It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
Trump said that President Zelensky would be coming to the Oval Office in Washington on Monday afternoon, and if everything worked out, a meeting with President Putin would then be scheduled. He added that potentially millions of lives could be saved and thanked people for their attention to the matter.
Also Read: Zelenskiy to visit Washington on Monday after Trump-Putin summit fails to secure peace
The meeting between the US and Russian leaders had ended without an accord to halt Moscow’s invasion, leaving European governments debating how next to increase pressure on the Kremlin. The two presidents held three hours of talks, after which both sides pointed to areas of agreement but reported no breakthrough on ending the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and devastated Ukraine.
Zelensky said he will now travel to Washington on Monday, while European leaders convened lengthy discussions on Saturday after Trump briefed them on the summit.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump had a “lengthy call” with Zelensky while flying back to Washington. A European Commission spokesperson said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen later joined the call.
Zelensky said Trump told him about the “main points” of the Alaska summit. “On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, DC, to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war,” he said. “I am grateful for the invitation.”
After the talks in Alaska, Trump and Putin appeared before reporters to give statements but declined to take questions.
“We’re not there yet, but we’ve made progress. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump said.
He described the meeting as “extremely productive” and said “many points” had been agreed, though he gave no details.
“There are just a very few that are left, some are not that significant, one is probably the most significant,” he added, without giving specifics.
The former Cold War air base chosen as the summit site symbolised the high stakes of the talks, but the lack of a concrete ceasefire deal underlined the obstacles to peace. Trump said the next step would be his Oval Office meeting with Zelensky on Monday, followed by a possible second meeting with Putin in Washington.
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