US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the ceasefire talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia, stating he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will accept the agreement. Speaking at the White House, Trump confirmed that Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire and emphasized the contrast between last month’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the current negotiations.
Trump said discussions with Russia would continue over the next two days, aiming for an agreement. “If we can get Russia to do it, that would be great. If we can’t, we just keep going on, and people are going to get killed, lots of people” he warned. When asked if he would invite Zelensky back to the White House, Trump responded, “Absolutely.”