Mark Rutte commended President Trump for his diplomatic efforts in dealing with Russia, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. He noted that Trump previously broke a deadlock with Putin and was instrumental in recent NATO successes. The upcoming summit between Trump and Putin is seen as critical to assess Putin's sincerity in resolving the conflict. Rutte reiterated that Trump appears committed to ending the loss of life and destruction in Ukraine. He underlined the importance of involving Ukraine in negotiations and acknowledged possible participation from President Zelensky.
Rutte praised Trump's ability to break a deadlock with Putin, emphasizing that he delivered significant success at the NATO summit and increased support to Ukraine.
Rutte stated that the upcoming summit is crucial for testing Putin's commitment to ending the war, underscoring the importance of Ukraine's involvement in negotiations.
Rutte expressed confidence in Trump's intentions, saying, 'I do believe that Donald Trump wants to end this... the terrible loss of life and damage in Ukraine.'
Rutte highlighted the necessity of U.S. engagement in European security matters, noting that Trump's support could align with European leaders' objectives to conclude the conflict.
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