This was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing "Voice of America." This information comes from Kontrakty.UA.
During his time in the Oval Office, Trump signed several decrees and responded to journalists' questions, including inquiries about the war in Ukraine.
Trump stated that "Zelensky wants to reach an agreement." The U.S. President expressed hope that Putin would also be ready for a deal, as "he is destroying Russia without making an agreement."
"I believe Russia has significant problems. Just look at the inflation in Russia... I would hope that he wants to reach an agreement," Trump added.
Furthermore, Trump indicated his intention to meet with Putin, without revealing any details regarding potential timelines, noting that "it could happen quite soon."
Trump also mentioned that he is trying to achieve an end to the war in Ukraine "as quickly as possible" and reiterated his assertion that this war "should never have started."
"It wouldn’t have started if I were president," he emphasized.
Trump's Statements on the War in Ukraine
Earlier, we reported that Trump's team is preparing for negotiations and a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Kremlin stated that they are also ready to meet with Trump.
According to Zelensky, Trump could be decisive in ending the war and capable of helping to stop the Russian dictator Putin.
It is also worth noting that Trump has instructed to arrange a phone call with Putin. This conversation is expected to take place in the coming days after the inauguration on January 20, 2025.