Trump believes Russia and Ukraine will soon come to negotiating table

- 9 October, 23:40
Trump and Stubb. Photo: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images

US President Donald Trump has said that he and NATO allies are increasing pressure on Russia and expressed hope that Ukraine and Russia would soon hold talks.

Source: Trump at a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Details: A journalist asked Trump whether he would step up pressure on Russia to reach an agreement on Ukraine.

Quote: "We are stepping up the pressure. We're stepping it up together. We're all stepping it up. NATO has been great."

Details: In addition, the White House chief expressed hope that Ukraine and Russia would soon hold negotiations.

Quote: "It's a horrible war. The worst since World War II. You look at the people dying; it's Russia, Ukraine. I think we'll do that, too. We've a lot of reasons for them to do it. And I think they'll be coming to the table pretty soon."

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