Trump hints at action as Ukraine peace talks advance
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, commented on Saturday that the talks to end the war in Ukraine are progressing positively. However, he suggested that it might soon be time to move from words to actions.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump stated that the discussions surrounding the end of the war in Ukraine are making good progress.
- The President of the USA also mentioned that soon it will be necessary to transition from words to actions in this regard.
- Trump referred to discussions concerning the Iranian nuclear programme, mentioning they are going "okay".
What are the results of the talks with Russia?
Trump mentioned Friday's discussions between his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Putin during a flight to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts event in Miami, which he attended with his grandchildren: Kai Trump, Donald Trump III, and Spencer Trump.
Trump stated that they were heading into conflicts, noting that numerous battles are happening worldwide. He expressed confidence that positive developments in some of these situations could be expected soon, while acknowledging that the outcomes remain to be seen.
He reflected that the weekend had been eventful. He expressed optimism about receiving fairly positive updates regarding specific conflicts, referring to Witkoff's talks with Putin and Saturday's discussions his envoy held with the Iranian Foreign Minister in Oman.
Ukraine-Russia, Iran. Trump says: OK
He suggested that developments in the Ukraine-Russia situation might be moving positively, though he noted that the outcome would become clear soon. At some stage, he emphasized, discussions must give way to action. While the results remain uncertain, he believed the process unfolds favourably.
Commenting on the talks about the Iranian nuclear programme, he mentioned they are going "okay," but he added that he doesn't want to discuss it further because "nothing counts until it's completed".