President Trump is eager to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine due to his rapport with Vladimir Putin. As they prepare to meet in Anchorage, Trump mentioned he would quickly assess Putin's intentions. He conveyed doubt about influencing Putin to cease targeting civilians in Ukraine and indicated awareness of ongoing violence. Trump has historically supported engaging with Russia, arguing cooperation is better, and has sometimes mirrored Russian viewpoints concerning the war's origins. His past meetings with Putin, including a notable Helsinki summit, have demonstrated a pattern of deference to the Russian leader.
President Trump stated he would know 'probably in the first two minutes' whether Putin is serious about pursuing peace regarding Ukraine.
Trump expressed skepticism about convincing Putin to stop targeting civilians, reflecting on past conversations that did not yield results amidst ongoing violence in Ukraine.
Trump emphasized a relationship with Putin is vital, stating, 'I say it's better to get along with Russia than not,' during remarks after taking office.
Trump has echoed Russian narratives about Ukraine, mentioning 'land swapping' as a possible solution, which reflects his controversial stance on the conflict.
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