Trump at NATO Summit: "I'm Going to Speak to Vladimir Putin" on Ukraine War

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed reporters today at the NATO summit in The Hague, offering insights into his recent discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and outlining his approach to the ongoing conflict with Russia. When asked about the possibility of ceasefire discussions, Trump stated, "I'm going to speak to Vladimir Putin, see if we can get it ended." He indicated that President Zelenskyy, whom he described as a "brave person" fighting a "tough battle," desires an end to the war. "I think he'd like to see an end to this," Trump added, referring to Zelenskyy. Trump also highlighted the severe human cost of the conflict, noting, "Last week, they had, I guess, close... I told you, seven... close to 7,000 young soldiers, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, were killed. 7,000 in one week. It's crazy." The former President emphasized the importance of finding a resolution to the conflict, reiterating his commitment to engaging with key leaders to achieve peace.