Trump says Russia seeks to end Ukraine conflict after US-Russia talks
President Donald Trump stated that Russia wants to end the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the heavy toll on soldiers from various nations. He described the war as "senseless" and expressed confidence in recent US-Russia talks aimed at resolving the situation. Following discussions between US and Russian officials, both sides agreed to appoint a high-level team to negotiate an end to the conflict. They also committed to addressing the root causes of the war and improving bilateral relations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, rejected any agreements made without Ukraine's involvement. He emphasized that Ukraine would not accept Russia's ultimatums in the ongoing negotiations.