Trump says after G7 summit that he had "very good talks" with Putin and Zelenskyy
Following the G7 summit, US President Donald Trump has said that he has had "very good talks" with both Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that both leaders want to end the war but do not know how.
Source: Trump at a press briefing following the G7 summit, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Trump reiterated that he had spoken by phone with the Kremlin leader and later met Zelenskyy in person on the sidelines of the G7 summit, where he briefed the Ukrainian president on the call.
Trump said he had very good conversations with both Putin and Zelenskyy and believes they both want to do something to end the war, but they just don't know how.
Background:
- Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron said all the G7 leaders agreed that Russia is not demonstrating a genuine willingness to make peace, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the United States' position on Ukraine is becoming more realistic.
- On the sidelines of the G7 summit, Trump expressed readiness to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia in exchange for help from European allies in demining the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US president has also repeatedly stated publicly that he is considering reinstating sanctions on Russian oil following the temporary exemption that was introduced amid soaring global energy prices caused by the conflict with Iran.
- Trump further pledged to consider Ukraine's request for licences to produce air defence systems.
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