In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced that he had a “lengthy” conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, where they agreed to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
The war, which began in February 2022, has resulted in massive loss of life and destruction.
A New Path Forward?
According to Trump, the two leaders discussed the US-Russia relationship, including their cooperation during World War II.
They also talked about the strengths of their respective nations and the benefits of working together. Trump stated that Putin even used his campaign motto, “COMMON SENSE,” during their conversation.
A Positive Step: The Release of Marc Fogel
Trump also thanked Putin for the release of American Marc Fogel, who was imprisoned in Russia since 2021.
Fogel was released on Wednesday evening, and Trump welcomed him back to the US.
The release is seen as a positive step in improving US-Russia relations.
What’s Next?
Trump announced that he has asked his team, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, to lead the negotiations with Russia.
He also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is eager to make peace.
A meeting is scheduled to take place in Munich on Friday, where Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation.
A Message of Hope
Trump expressed his hope that the negotiations will be successful and that the war in Ukraine will come to an end soon.
He stated that “millions of people have died in a war that would not have happened if I were President, but it did happen, so it must end.”
He also thanked Putin for his efforts in securing the release of Marc Fogel and for taking the first step towards a peaceful resolution.
What This Means for You
The developments in US-Russia relations and the potential end to the war in Ukraine are significant.
As the situation unfolds, we will provide updates and analysis.
Stay tuned for more information on this breaking story.