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Putin Ready to Meet Trump to Discuss Long-Lasting Peace in Ukraine

Dec 22, 2024, 06:09 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Putin indicated his willingness to compromise and negotiate, emphasizing the need for a long-lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire. He stated that Russia is prepared to talk with any Ukrainian authority, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but any agreement must be signed by Ukraine's legitimate authorities, which he currently recognizes as the Ukrainian parliament. Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the conflict, has also expressed anticipation for a meeting with Putin to resolve the war, which he described as 'horrible.'