In a candid conversation aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump disclosed his recent phone discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to broker peace in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Trump, in an exclusive interview with The New York Post, refrained from specifying the frequency of these dialogues, stating, "Id better not say." However, he expressed confidence in Putin's concern for the lives lost in the war, asserting, "He wants to see people stop dying."
According to The New York Post, Trump lamented the tragic loss of life, describing the casualties as "young, young, beautiful people" and likening them to "your kids, two million of them and for no reason." He firmly believes that the war, now in its third year, "never would have happened" under his leadership in 2022. Trump contrasted his rapport with Putin to that of President Biden, whom he criticized as "an embarrassment to our nation."
Trump claims to have a definitive strategy to halt the conflict, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. "I hope its fast. Every day people are dying. This war is so bad in Ukraine. I want to end this damn thing," he declared. In a conversation with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Trump stressed the importance of initiating peace talks, highlighting the loss of "young handsome soldiers" on both sides of the battlefield.
Vice President Vance is scheduled to engage with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the upcoming Munich Security Conference. Trump has proposed a $500 million agreement with Ukraine, granting access to rare-earth minerals and gas in exchange for security assurances in any prospective peace accord.
Turning to Iran, Trump expressed a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action. "I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of it," he remarked, adding, "They dont want to die. Nobody wants to die." He suggested that a successful deal could deter Israeli military action, stating, "If we made the deal, Israel wouldnt bomb them."
While Trump remained tight-lipped about the specifics of potential negotiations with Iran, he hinted at his approach, saying, "I could tell what I have to tell them, and I hope they decide that theyre not going to do what theyre currently thinking of doing. And I think theyll really be happy." He assured, "Id tell them Id make a deal," but refrained from disclosing what he might offer, noting, "I cant say that because its too nasty. I wont bomb them."
As the world watches these developments, Trump's assertions underscore his belief in diplomacy and negotiation as tools for resolving international conflicts, aligning with conservative principles of strong leadership and strategic engagement.
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