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Trump Plans Putin Meeting to End Ukraine War, Considers Sanctions, Weapons Aid, Urges EU to Contribute

Jan 21, 2025, 10:51 PM

US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, stating he is ready to meet any time Putin is willing, but no date has been set yet. Trump revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told him he wants to make a deal to end the conflict. He expressed uncertainty about Putin's willingness to negotiate, noting that Putin is 'destroying Russia' by not making a deal. Trump warned that Russia could face additional sanctions if it refuses to engage in talks. He is reviewing the issue of sending weapons to Ukraine and urged the European Union to contribute more and equalize spending on Ukraine. Trump emphasized that the war between Ukraine and Russia should have never started and pledged to work towards resolving it as quickly as possible.