Donald Trump has called on Putin to cease military actions and sign a peace agreement, expressing doubts about the true intentions of the Russian leader
The former President of the United States and one of the key political actors on the global stage is actively commenting on the situation surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, demonstrating his stance on possible ways to end it. According to Trump, recent events, including the missile strike on Kyiv, have caused him deep disappointment. Speaking to reporters while boarding Air Force One, the politician expressed his mistrust of the Kremlin’s intentions and emphasized that the final and complete truth about Russia’s plans remains unknown. “I was very disappointed that missiles were once again flying from Russia towards Kyiv. It was a disgraceful act of aggression,” he highlighted. At the same time, he noted that the situation involves many nuances, and it will be understood what exactly the Russian leadership has in mind in the coming days. Trump stated that ending the war requires clearly demonstrating a willingness to compromise and seek peace. “I want Putin to stop shooting and sit down at the negotiating table. An agreement needs to be signed that lays the foundation for ending the conflict. I hope he will do it because we have a basis for such an agreement. I believe signing this document will help bring Ukraine and the entire world back to normal life, without war and destruction,” Trump emphasized. When asked about his recent 15-minute meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the Vatican, the former president noted that the talks were productive and left a positive impression. “Zelensky is determined to do everything to defend his country. You can see that from his words and actions. He is very persistent and ready to fight for Ukraine’s independence,” Trump assured. He also highlighted that the Ukrainian leader has long expressed the need for more weapons to fight the Russian aggressor, and this topic was prominent during their conversation at the Vatican. Background to this diplomatic meeting dates back to April 26, when Zelensky, attending an international event in Rome, met with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. At that time, the Ukrainian president stated that their meeting had the potential to become historic, and the White House comments reflected that it was extremely productive and important for determining the future support course for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Overall, Trump’s comments can be considered one of the first broad official statements from the former American leader regarding the situation in Ukraine recently. Against the backdrop of new missile strikes and uncertainty about Moscow’s intentions, his call for Putin to act responsibly and resume negotiations is particularly relevant and could influence further diplomatic efforts in the region.