President Donald Trump is calling on Russia to end its ongoing war with Ukraine, which has been raging for three years. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the urgent need for peace, stating, "Too many people are DYING, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war – A war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were President!!!"
This appeal comes as Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, visits Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin. The goal of this meeting is to explore possible pathways to peace, especially as negotiations have been stalled. If successful, this would mark Witkoff’s third meeting with Putin since Trump took office.
Trump’s relationship with Putin has been complicated. Recently, he expressed frustration over Putin’s comments questioning the credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump remarked that it was inappropriate for Putin to criticize Zelensky while trying to negotiate a peace deal.
During a cabinet meeting, Trump expressed hope that progress is being made toward a resolution. He stated, "We hope that we are getting relatively close to getting a deal between Russia and Ukraine to stop the fighting."
Last month, the White House announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine aimed at ensuring safe operations in the Black Sea. This agreement prohibits the use of force and restricts military actions against commercial vessels. However, shortly after, both countries accused each other of violating the terms by targeting energy facilities.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to a conflict that has claimed countless lives and caused immense suffering.