‘Can Only Be Fulfilled If Kyiv…’: Putin Responds To Trump’s ‘Strong’ Request- wna24
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Moscow: Vladimir Putin on Friday said that he understands Trump’s plea to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers provided that they surrender before Russian forces. Earlier today, Donald Trump informed that he strongly requested his Russian counterpart to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers who were surrounded by the Russian military.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump said that he had a very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end.
“But, at this very moment, thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by the Russian military, and in a very bad and vulnerable position. I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Responding to American counterpart, Putin in his official response said that he ‘understands’ Trump’s plea. It can only be fulfilled if Kiev orders its troops to surrender.
Putin reacts to US-proposed Ukraine war ceasefire proposal
Moscow, while reacting to the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire proposal to end the Ukraine war, had said that it appreciated the efforts being made by Donald Trump’s administration but expressed that Kremlin was looking for a deal that would assure a long-term peace.
Trump says Putin’s response positive but incomplete
Reacting to Russia’s response on the 30-day ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States between Kyiv and Moscow to end the war, Trump said that Putin’s response was positive but incomplete.
Trump said that Putin’s response on the peace proposal was very promising but incomplete. “Hopefully Russia will do the right thing,” the President added.
Zelenskyy calls Putin manipulative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , who expressed willingness to accept US-proposed 30-day ceasefire proposal to end the war, said that Putin’s response to the deal was predictable and manipulative.
Donald Trump had warned both Zelenskyy and Putin saying that they (US) was trying to end the 3-year-old war but if the two leaders are not interested than America will be out of this.
Prior to that, after White House showdown with Zelenskyy, Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart of not wanting peace after the latter told President that he didn’t want a ceasefire. Trump publicly slammed Zelenskyy for trying to play his cards when he wasn’t in a position to do so.
Meanwhile, Trump had also threatened Russia of imposing strong sanctions if they fail to cooperate in the peace negotiations.