In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is eager to end the war with Russia and that Russian President Vladimir Putin is also open to negotiations. Trump’s remarks came following separate phone conversations with both leaders on February 13, raising speculation about a potential breakthrough in the ongoing conflict that has devastated Ukraine for nearly two years.

Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that he had spoken with Zelensky and noted that “he, like President Putin, wants to make PEACE.” He further announced that a meeting is being organized in Munich on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio representing the US side. Trump expressed optimism about the outcome, hoping that the discussions would yield “positive” results.

Earlier the same day, Trump held a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Putin. The US president stated that the conversation covered a range of topics, including the need for Moscow and Washington to cooperate on global affairs. “We have also agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately,” Trump declared, signaling a possible shift in US-Russia relations.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the phone call lasted approximately 90 minutes and characterized it as constructive. According to Peskov, both leaders recognized the importance of finding a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and agreed that the time had come for their nations to work........

© Blitz