Trump Says He Will Call Putin to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump’s special envoy met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last week to discuss a cease-fire proposal.
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President Trump’s special envoy met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last week to discuss a cease-fire proposal.
The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.
Senator Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat and former astronaut, visited Ukraine over the weekend and said the United States could not give up on the people there as they fight Russia. Musk responded on X.
The secretary of state, heading to talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, said future talks with Moscow will be needed to determine what Russia is willing to give up to end the war.
President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.
The officials plan to meet next week to discuss the first steps of an agreement, after President Trump cast doubt on U.S. support for Ukraine in recent days.
Officials have suggested that the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine’s president bends to White House demands.
Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.