The US president stated that the discussion centered on ending the conflict
US President Donald Trump has confirmed Washingtonβs talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday about ending the Ukraine conflict. However, Trumpβs announcement on Truth Social caused confusion, making it seem like he spoke to Putin personally.
The White House later clarified that US special envoy Steve Witkoff spoke to the Russian president while visiting Moscow.
In his post, the US president praised the discussions but raised concerns over the thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped by Russian forces in Kursk Region, and urged Putin to allow them safe passage. He concluded his message with a plea for their survival and a prayer.
βWe had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end β BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION.
I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!βΒ Trump wrote.
Putin just said, "WE ARE READY TO SPEAK TO TRUMP."
— George (@BehizyTweets) November 7, 2024
Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine territorial dispute before taking office, and it's happening. pic.twitter.com/Db19YBLbUJ
