Trump suggests ‘great talks’ with Russia and Ukraine could end bloody conflict soon

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows on Thursday by suggesting that the devastating war between Russia and Ukraine might be nearing its end after what he called “great talks” with both sides. In a post on Truth Social, Trump, 78, boldly said, “Good possibility of ending that horrible, very bloody war!!”
His comments follow a revelation that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to initiate immediate talks to bring an end to the ongoing conflict that has devastated Ukraine and destabilized Europe.
“We expect that he’ll come here, and I’ll go there, and we’re going to meet also, probably in Saudi Arabia,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, hinting at high-stakes negotiations in the near future. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, adding that he would be reaching out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to inform him about the diplomatic developments.

The bold claims come on the heels of Trump’s assertion that the war would never have happened under his leadership, stirring up speculation about his role in securing a possible peace deal. Trump’s message was clear: "We want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine. No more lives should be lost!"
Ukrainian President Zelensky responded positively, confirming a “meaningful conversation” with Trump about ending the violence. “No one wants peace more than Ukraine,” Zelensky remarked, signaling a shared desire to bring the conflict to a halt. He added, “Together with the US, we are charting our next steps to stop Russian aggression and ensure a lasting, reliable peace. As President Trump said, let’s get it done.”
The ongoing war, which has become Europe’s largest and deadliest land conflict since World War II, has claimed thousands of lives and sparked a refugee crisis. While Trump’s comments are optimistic, the world remains on edge, questioning whether these “great talks” will indeed lead to peace, or if this is another diplomatic hurdle in a long and bloody road to resolution.