Trump suggests US may exit Ukraine peace talks
Photo: Donald Trump, 47th President of the United States of America (Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump, after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, hinted at the possibility of Washington's withdrawal from the talks, CNN reports.
According to Trump, during a conversation with Putin, he asked: "When are we going to end this bloodshed (the war in Ukraine - ed.), this blood bath?"
He also added that the US might "back away" from the negotiations if the White House believes it cannot help, adding that "very big egos" are involved.
"I tell you, big egos involved, but I think something’s going to happen. And if it doesn’t, I just back away and they’re going to have to keep going," Trump said.
When asked by reporters whether he requested a meeting with the Russian leader during the call, the US leader said the topic was discussed.
Trump's call with Putin and Zelenskyy
On May 19, Trump held a phone conversation with Putin and also spoke twice with Zelenskyy.
According to media reports, Trump first called the President of Ukraine, then held a conversation with Putin, and later spoke again with the Ukrainian leader.
Following his talk with the Russian leader, Trump emphasized that Russia and Ukraine must immediately begin the negotiation process to reach an agreement on ending hostilities and resolving the armed conflict.
More details on the content of Trump’s phone conversation with Putin can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
