Trump's Stance on Russia-Ukraine War: Meeting Zelenskyy, Urging Putin to Sign a Deal

Trump's Call for a Ceasefire

• ⚡ President Trump is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop shooting and sign a deal" to end the war in Ukraine.
• 🎯 He expressed disappointment with Russia's ongoing strikes during ceasefire negotiations, stating there's "no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas."

Meeting with President Zelenskyy

• 🤝 President Trump had a surprise meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral.
• 💬 Trump described the meeting as "nice and beautiful," while Zelenskyy called it "symbolic" and expressed hope for results on protecting lives and achieving lasting peace.
• ⚠️ Trump acknowledged the complexity of the negotiations and that Ukraine has a "tough road ahead."

Stance on Crimea

• 📌 Trump stated that Crimea is "not even being discussed right now" and that it is a "done deal."
• 🗓️ He reiterated remarks from prior interviews, suggesting Crimea will stay with Russia, noting it was seized in 2014.
• 🇺🇦 This stance conflicts with Zelenskyy's position, who has stated that recognizing Russian control of Crimea would go against Ukraine's constitution.

Trust in Putin

• ❓ When asked by reporters if he could trust President Putin, Trump responded, "Ask him in about two weeks."