Tue Jan 14 04:47:21 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Meet Putin “Very Quickly” After Inauguration, Says Only He Can End Ukraine War
**Washington D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after assuming office next week. This would mark the first meeting between the two leaders since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Trump offered little detail on the timing of the meeting, but suggested it was a high priority. When questioned about his strategy to resolve the conflict, he stated, “Well, there’s only one strategy and it’s up to Putin,” adding that he believed Putin was also dissatisfied with the war’s progress. He indicated a desire to meet sooner but stated certain prerequisites necessitated waiting until his inauguration.
Incoming National Security Advisor, Congressman Mike Waltz, corroborated Trump’s plans, predicting a phone call between the two presidents within the coming days or weeks.
The war in Ukraine has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing millions. It has also severely strained relations between Moscow and the West, creating the most significant rift since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The specifics of Trump’s approach to resolving the conflict remain unclear.
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