Trump: Putin asked for help to end war in Ukraine

Trump says Putin asked for help to end war in Ukraine

President of the United States Donald Trump said that he had recently spoken to Vladimir Putin, who asked him to help resolve the war against Ukraine.

«I spoke to Putin two weeks ago, and he said: We have been trying to end that war for 10 years, but we have not succeeded. Now it's up to you to end it.», - said Trump.

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Context.

Earlier, the US President had repeatedly emphasised that capable of ending the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours”, If the parties come to the negotiating table.
At the same time, the White House emphasises that Peace must be achieved on Ukraine's terms, and not the aggressor.

Reaction.

Trump's comments provoked a broad reaction in the Western media.
Analysts note that such statements emphasise Washington's attempt to regain control of the diplomatic process, At the same time, it demonstrates the weakness of the Russian side, which for the first time openly admits the futility of the war.