'End this stupid war,' Donald Trump demands of Ukraine and Russia

WASHINGTON, USA.- U.S. President Donald Trump issued a forceful call to Russia and Ukraine to end the armed conflict that has claimed thousands of lives since it began three years ago . During a meeting in the Oval Office, Trump expressed concern about the escalating violence and urged both nations to cease hostilities.

“End this war,” Trump declared, emphasizing that approximately 5,000 soldiers are dying each week, including both Russians and Ukrainians, as well as others affected by the conflict. “And I say: end this stupid war. That's my message to both of you,” the president added.

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Trump's statement comes amid a warning issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv about a possible significant airstrike in the coming days, urging American citizens to be prepared to take shelter in the event of an alert.

The US president also held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, which the White House described as "very good and productive ." During the conversation, Trump proposed a 30-day unconditional truce, an initiative expected to be accepted by both Kyiv and Moscow.

President Donald Trump sent a strong message to Russia and Ukraine. "I say end this stupid war. That's my message to both of you," he said from the Oval Office.

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During his election campaign, Trump promised to end the conflict within the first 100 days of his second term , reiterating his commitment to seeking a peaceful and lasting solution for the region.

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The international community is closely watching these developments, while European leaders, such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, see the ceasefire proposal as a "great opportunity" to move toward peace negotiations.

However, tensions persist, and Russia's response to Trump's threats of sanctions and tariffs has been cautious, expressing a willingness for respectful dialogue but without any concrete commitments so far . With information from EFE

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