President Donald Trump revealed in a Saturday interview that he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“He wants the killing to stop,” Trump told the New York Post.
The timing and frequency of their conversations remain unclear. It is also unknown if they spoke after Trump took office in January.
With the brutal war in Ukraine nearing its third anniversary, Trump made one thing clear: He wants the fighting to end—fast!
“He wants to see people stop dying,” Trump declared. The former president has long claimed he could end the war in just 24 hours if re-elected. Now, he’s pushing for action.
Mystery talks with Putin? Trump won’t say!
When asked how often he has spoken to Putin, Trump played coy. “Better not say,” he teased. But his message remains the same—he wants peace.
During a Friday flight to Florida aboard Air Force One, Trump gave a direct order to his national security adviser, Mike Waltz.
“Get these meetings going!” he demanded. He insists both sides want to talk. “Every day, young, handsome soldiers are dying—on both sides. It’s tragic!”
Face-to-face with Zelensky?
Trump hinted at a potential meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“I will probably be meeting with Zelensky next week,” he told reporters. “And I will probably be talking to Putin.”
Zelensky is set to lead Ukraine’s delegation at the Munich Security Conference. However, Trump won’t attend. Instead, Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Keith Kellogg will represent the U.S.
Trump’s game-changing proposal: Rare earth deal!
Trump wants something in return for U.S. aid to Ukraine—rare earth minerals!
“We’re looking to do a deal,” he announced. “If we’re giving them support, they should secure it with their rare earths and other resources.”
He slammed Europe for not providing the same level of assistance as the U.S. “We can’t do it all alone!” he fumed.
Kremlin confirms: No official talks yet!
Despite Trump’s hints, the Kremlin remains tight-lipped. Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied any formal discussions about a potential meeting.
“They haven’t had any contact to discuss whether they need to meet,” Peskov told CNN.
A senior Russian lawmaker suggests otherwise! According to state media, “advanced” preparations for a Trump-Putin meeting are already underway. And it could happen as soon as this month!
