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Donald Trump on Ending the War in Ukraine: 'We Have to Give It Our Best'

PBS NewsHourAugust 18, 20251 min2,443 views
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Trump's Optimism on Ukraine Peace Deal

  • 🎯 Donald Trump believes both Ukraine and Russia are willing parties to make a deal to end the war.
  • 💡 He expressed optimism, stating, "we may have a very good outcome" within a week or two.
  • ⏳ The outcome of whether the conflict ends or continues is expected to be known in the near future.

The Importance of Ending the Conflict

  • 🕊️ Trump emphasized that ending the war is crucial, as it would save thousands of lives each week.
  • 🔑 He stated that the utmost effort must be made, saying, "we have to give it our best."

Trump's Relationship with Putin

  • 🤝 Trump mentioned a long-standing, great relationship with President Putin.
  • 🗣️ He indicated that Putin also wants to find an answer to resolve the conflict.

Potential for Negotiation

  • 🤝 Trump suggested that he and Putin would "journey together" to see if a deal could be reached.
  • ⚠️ He acknowledged that while a deal is possible, it's also possible it might not be achievable.
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