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Trump Says Putin Wants to Meet ASAP at America Fest to Discuss Ending 'Horrible, Horrible' Ukraine War

Dec 22, 2024, 08:23 PM

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a desire to meet with him "as soon as possible" to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking at the America Fest conference in Phoenix, Trump emphasized the urgency of the meeting, stating, "We have to end that war," and referred to the conflict as a "horrible, horrible war." He indicated that both he and Putin are looking forward to the meeting, which he believes could help facilitate a resolution to the conflict that has persisted since Russia's invasion in 2022. Trump's remarks reflect a commitment to addressing the war, highlighting the need for diplomatic engagement to achieve peace.