12.02.2025 23:51
U.S. President Donald Trump, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, later called Ukrainian leader Zelensky. Trump stated about the meeting, "Zelensky wants peace just like President Putin."
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US President Donald Trump emphasized that the war must end during his phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky and stated that both leaders want peace.
TRUMP ALSO SPOKE WITH ZELENSKY
US President Trump also had a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky after speaking with Russian President Putin. Trump stated on the Truth Social platform that his conversation with Zelensky went very well.
"WANTS PEACE LIKE PUTIN"
Trump said, "He (Zelensky) wants peace just like President Putin. We discussed various issues related to the war, and we talked about the meeting that will take place in Munich on Friday, which will be led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. I am hopeful that the results of this meeting will be positive."
Emphasizing that the Russia-Ukraine War is a "completely unnecessary death and destruction," Trump stated that this war must end now, saying, "God protect the people of Russia and Ukraine." US President Trump had previously announced that they agreed with Russia to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine after his phone call with President Putin.
TRUMP'S PHONE CALL TO PUTIN
US President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin. Critical topics were discussed during the phone call.
TRUMP: WE AGREED TO STOP THE DEATHS
Trump stated, "First of all, as we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths occurring in the Russia-Ukraine War. We agreed to work very closely together, including visiting each other. We also agreed that our teams would immediately start negotiations (to stop the war). We will start by calling Ukrainian President (Volodymyr) Zelensky to inform him about this conversation."
"THIS WAR MUST END NOW"
Trump noted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff will participate in the negotiations aimed at stopping the Russia-Ukraine War. Thanking Putin, Trump said, "If I were President, millions of people would not have died in a war that should not have happened, but this war must end now. I believe this effort will soon reach a successful conclusion."
CREMLIN'S STATEMENT ON THE MEETING
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made statements to reporters in the capital Moscow regarding the phone call that took place today between Putin and Trump. Peskov stated that the two leaders discussed the issue of prisoner exchange, saying, "Trump guaranteed that the American side would implement all agreements reached."
"PUTIN INVITED TRUMP TO MOSCOW"
Peskov reported that Putin conveyed to Trump that he was ready to host US officials in Russia, stating that delegations could discuss issues of mutual interest, including the Ukraine issue. Peskov also emphasized that Putin invited Trump to Moscow, saying, "During the meeting, Putin and Trump decided to maintain personal contacts, including face-to-face meetings, while discussing the Ukraine issue."
Peskov mentioned that the two leaders also consulted on developments in the Middle East, stating, "Iran's nuclear program and economic relations between Russia and the US were also discussed. It was a long phone call, lasting about 1.5 hours."
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