Trump surprised Putin still hasn't resolved Ukraine war, hopes for deal
US President Donald Trump expressed surprise that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has not yet agreed to resolve the war in Ukraine, but remains hopeful for an agreement.
Source: Trump at a press conference following the NATO Summit in the Hague, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Trump referenced Putin’s offer to assist with negotiations involving Iran.
"He called the other day, he said ‘can I help you with Iran?’ I said ‘no, you can help me with Russia’," Trump said, noting US involvement in resolving multiple conflicts.
Addressing questions about Putin’s ambitions beyond Ukraine, Trump acknowledged their possibility.
"It’s possible," Trump noted.
"I consider him a person that’s… I think has been misguided. I’m very surprised, actually. I thought we would have had that settled easily. I’ve settled four of them [conflicts – ed.] in the meantime. But he did call up and he said, – you know, he’s close to Iran and he would like to help us get a settlement. I said: "No no, you help me get a settlement with you, with Russia, and I think we will do that too’," he added.
Trump stressed that Putin must end the war.
"Vladimir Putin has been more difficult. Frankly, I had some problems with Zelenskyy… It’s been more difficult than other wars – we just ended a war in 12 days," he said, referring to his earlier promises to end the war in Ukraine swiftly.
Background:
- On the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague on 25 June 2025, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy described the meeting as "meaningful", noting that he discussed "all really important issues" with Trump.
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