U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will make a major decision on the Russia-Ukraine war in the next two weeks. He indicated that either strict sanctions would be imposed on Russia, or the U.S. would distance itself from the war. Trump advocated for a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, appealing to both sides for serious negotiations.
Russia-Ukraine War: U.S. President Donald Trump made a significant statement regarding the Russia-Ukraine war during a conversation with reporters in the Oval Office. He said that in the next two weeks, he would make a major decision regarding this conflict, which could include steps such as imposing strict sanctions on Russia or distancing the U.S. from Ukraine. Trump advocated for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alleging that both sides are not serious about ending the war. He also claimed that he had averted 10 wars during his tenure, including a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
Trump's Emphasis on Peace Talks
During the conversation, Trump advocated for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said that he wants both leaders to sit face-to-face and find a way to end the war. Trump also said that if both leaders avoid meeting, then he will have to see what the reason is.
Angered by Attack on American Factory
Trump expressed his displeasure over the recent Russian missile attack on an American factory in Ukraine. He said he was extremely disappointed by this incident. Trump said that he derives no pleasure from this war. He claimed that he stopped seven wars and averted three potential wars during his tenure.
Claim of Stopping Wars
During the conversation with reporters, Trump again claimed that he stopped a total of ten wars. This included seven wars that had already started and three wars that were averted before they began. Trump specifically mentioned the potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. He said that the situation could have deteriorated significantly at that time, but the matter was resolved through U.S. mediation.
Trump says that the situation will become much clearer in the coming two weeks. He said that he has to see whether both Russia and Ukraine really want peace or whether this war will drag on. Trump emphasized that a solution can be found if both leaders sit down and talk seriously.
Signals from Russia
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, he stipulated that experts and ministers must first complete work on all issues related to the conflict. Lavrov said that a direct meeting is not possible until preparations are complete at the technical and political levels.
Trump's Allegation
In his statement, Trump also alleged that neither Russia nor Ukraine are showing seriousness in the direction of ending the war. He said that unless there is a genuine initiative from both countries, external efforts will not prove very effective.
Trump's statement is also being linked to U.S. domestic politics. In the election environment, Trump is consistently portraying himself as a b and decisive leader. He claims that he keeps America away from wars by taking tough decisions. This is the reason why he has announced that he will soon take a big decision regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
Expectations on Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
In diplomatic circles, there is discussion that if a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy actually takes place, it could be a concrete initiative in the direction of stopping the war. But this is only possible if both sides agree to the conditions and find a middle ground. Trump believes that the meeting will reveal whether both leaders have a genuine desire to end the war or not.
