While acknowledging that the Kremlin leader might not want to negotiate a deal at all, US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he hoped Russian President Vladimir Putin would take steps to stop the war in Ukraine. He also added that this would put Putin in a “rough situation.”
Trump stated in an interview with Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” show that he thought Putin’s strategy would be revealed in the coming weeks. Trump reiterated his rejection of American forces in Ukraine and provided no details regarding the security assurances he has previously stated Washington could provide Kyiv as part of any post-war agreement. “To be honest with you, I don’t think that establishing a peace agreement will be an issue.
