Trump Claims He Spoke to Putin About Ending the War in Ukraine, Reports New York Post

In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he has engaged in telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss strategies for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. When inquired about the frequency of these discussions, Trump responded, "I better not say," indicating a level of confidentiality surrounding their communications. He emphasized Putin's desire to halt the bloodshed, stating, "He wants to see people stop dying."

The conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, is approaching its third anniversary on February 24. The war has resulted in thousands of fatalities, predominantly among Ukrainians, and has caused widespread devastation across the nation.

In addition to his dialogues with Putin, President Trump announced plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week to further discuss avenues to end the conflict. This meeting is anticipated to coincide with the Munich Security Conference in Germany, where Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, will represent the United States.

Trump has consistently highlighted his positive rapport with Putin and has expressed confidence in his ability to mediate a resolution to the conflict. He remarked, "I hope it's fast. Every day people are dying. This war is so bad in Ukraine. I want to end this damn thing."

The international community continues to monitor these developments closely, as diplomatic efforts intensify to bring an end to a conflict that has had profound humanitarian and geopolitical implications.