U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines Friday after urging Russia and Ukraine to "stop where they are" to end their prolonged conflict, while ruling out advanced missile transfers to Kyiv. The dramatic call came during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House visit – their third meeting since Trump's re-election.
🔥 Key Developments:
Trump publicly pushed for immediate de-escalation via Truth Social: "Enough blood has been shed… Let both claim Victory, let History decide!"
Canceled plans for U.S.-Russia-Ukraine summit, opting for direct talks with Putin in Hungary
Rejected sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning of "big escalation" risks
Zelenskyy acknowledged the weapons setback but called discussions "realistic," telling reporters: "The United States doesn't want escalation." The meeting followed Trump's marathon phone call with Putin – a diplomatic dance keeping global leaders on their toes.
🌐 Why It Matters: With ceasefire talks frozen since August's Alaska summit failed, Trump's latest moves signal a high-stakes gamble to reshape the conflict's trajectory. Will this "claim victory and exit" strategy work? The world watches.
