US President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin
VIDEO: Trump urges urgent end to war, announces high-level talks with Russia
Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio.
In decisive remarks signaling a new US push for a ceasefire, President of the United States Donald Trump on Thursday called for an immediate end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
He revealed alarming figures on human losses and announced that high-level diplomatic engagement with Moscow is expected in the coming hours.
Death toll reaches 30,000 in one month
Trump based his call for ending the conflict on stark statistics, noting that large numbers of people continue to die daily on the battlefield. Speaking in a cautious tone, he said, “Nearly 30,000 people were killed in the past month alone, most of them soldiers.”
He added, “This is a war that must end,” emphasizing the futility of continued fighting.
Trump-Putin summit scheduled for Friday
Highlighting a potential turning point in the global crisis, Trump outlined his diplomatic agenda for the following day, reaffirming efforts to find a political solution.
He said, “We will see what happens… We will hold a meeting with the Russian side tomorrow, and I will meet personally with President Vladimir Putin.”
Zelensky and Putin: a shared desire for resolution
Trump also referenced his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing it as “a good meeting.”
He concluded that there is a mutual willingness among the conflicting parties to stop the bloodshed, stating, “Everyone wants to end the war,” suggesting a potential basis for productive talks with the Russian leader on Friday.
