Trump on Putin Meeting, Ukraine War, and Potential Ceasefire

Trump's Stance on Putin Meeting

• 📌 Trump stated he did not say a meeting with Putin would be a wasted time, but acknowledged that "a lot of things are happening on that front."
• 🗓️ He indicated that decisions regarding future actions would be communicated over the next two days.

Assessment of the Ukraine War

• ⚠️ Trump described the conflict in Ukraine as a "vicious war" that "doesn't really affect us" directly, noting that the US sells equipment to NATO, which then supplies Ukraine.
• 💰 He highlighted that the US is not currently funding the war, contrasting it with the Biden administration's spending.
• 🚀 Trump asserted that the war would have never happened if he were president, stating that Putin knows this.

Prospects for a Ceasefire

• 💬 Trump expressed belief that both Putin and Zelenskyy want the war to end.
• 🕊️ He sees a chance for a ceasefire, suggesting that the conflict is likely to conclude.
• 🌍 The President recalled that when he first entered office, the situation could have escalated to World War II, but it was brought under control.