US President Donald Trump has said discussions about a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were ‘very good’ – and pleaded with Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
Yesterday, Trump warned Vladimir Putin over ‘very bad’ consequences if Russia didn’t get on board the 30-day ceasefire proposal.
In a new post on Truth Social, he said: ‘We 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 — 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 that President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!’
Putin, dressed in a military uniform, appeared on Kremlin TV during a visit to the Kursk region yesterday where a battle between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since last summer.
Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he is willing to accept a proposal for a ceasefire – but only if the US convinces Russia to accept it as well.
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