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Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War, Seeks China's Help

Jan 23, 2025, 04:52 PM

President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine, warning that 'it's only going to get worse' if Russia does not agree to a peace deal. In a series of statements, Trump offered to meet with Putin 'soon' to negotiate peace, stating, 'Let's get this war over with. We can do it the easy way... or the hard way.' He expressed willingness to do Russia 'a very big favor' by helping to settle the conflict. Trump also revealed he had a recent call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and hopes China can 'help us stop the war,' emphasizing his good relationship with Xi. Additionally, Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying Zelensky is 'no angel' and 'shouldn't have allowed this war to happen,' suggesting that Zelensky wants to 'settle now.' Trump asserted that if he had been president, the war would not have started.