Trump Urges Immediate Meeting with Putin to End Ukraine War, Cites Zelenskyy's Willingness to Negotiate

Jan 23, 2025, 08:45 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'immediately' to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump emphasized the urgency of the meeting, stating that 'every day that we don't meet, soldiers are dying on the battlefield.' He also mentioned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated to him a willingness to negotiate a deal to end the conflict, noting that both Ukraine and Russia have suffered significant losses, with Russia losing more soldiers. Trump's comments were made during a press conference at the White House and at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he reiterated his desire to end the war, describing it as 'ridiculous' and a 'carnage.' He also suggested that China has a lot of power over Russia, which could influence the situation.