The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: March 26, 2025
Today: March 26, 2025

Trump says efforts to temper Russia-Ukraine war 'somewhat under control'

Russian drone strike in Kyiv
March 23, 2025
Vladyslav Sodel - Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are "somewhat under control."

"Rational discussions" and having good relationships with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine are key to negotiating an end to the war, Trump told Clay Travis, the founder of sports website Outkick, during an interview on Air Force One.

Trump had separate discussions with Putin and Zelenskiy last week aimed at ending the war that began when Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Russia's smaller neighbor in 2022.

Trump says efforts to temper Russia-Ukraine war 'somewhat under control'
U.S. President Donald Trump visits Philadelphia

The talks, which fell short of Trump's aim to secure a full 30-day ceasefire, resulted in Putin agreeing to stop Russian attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days and Zelenskiy saying he would also accept such a pause.

(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)

Related Articles

Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Share This

Popular

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Oil edges higher on tighter supply concerns

Oil edges higher on tighter supply concerns
Americas|Crime|US

Walmart shooter who killed 23 in Texas can avoid death penalty in a plea deal

Walmart shooter who killed 23 in Texas can avoid death penalty in a plea deal
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart is offered plea deal to avoid death penalty

Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart is offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Black Sea deal aimed at Moscow making profit, ensuring food safety, Russia's Lavrov says

Black Sea deal aimed at Moscow making profit, ensuring food safety, Russia's Lavrov says

Americas

Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship
Americas|Business|Economy|US

ADM cuts jobs in grain trading division, sources say

ADM cuts jobs in grain trading division, sources say
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

IMF says talks with Argentina on a new program are 'advanced'

IMF says talks with Argentina on a new program are 'advanced'
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability

Peruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability