Donald Trump Claims Progress After Putin Call, Discusses Ukraine Peace Talks

Trump's Call with Putin

• 🗣️ Donald Trump reported making progress after a two-and-a-half-hour call with Vladimir Putin, expressing hope that something will happen to end the conflict.
• 💔 Trump described the situation as a "terrible situation" and a "bloodbath," with an estimated 5,000 young people being killed weekly.
• 🇪🇺 He suggested the conflict should have remained a "European situation" and indicated he would step back if no progress is made.

Putin's Stance on Peace

• 💬 Putin stated he is ready to work on a memorandum towards ending the war but insisted on compromises from both sides.
• 🤝 Trump believes Putin wants to end the conflict, noting the involvement of "big egos."

Potential Role of the Pope

• 🇻🇦 Trump suggested that having peace talks at the Vatican could be helpful, offering extra significance and potentially easing some of the "tremendous bitterness and anger."
• 🇺🇸 He clarified that this potential Vatican involvement does not mean the US is stepping back from mediation efforts.