During the G7 summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump described the war in Ukraine as “insane” and urged Russia to negotiate a settlement. Trump made the comments following separate discussions with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed a belief that a resolution could be brokered with U.S. involvement. The President did not detail specific proposals or strategies for achieving a deal. His remarks signal a continued willingness to engage with both sides of the conflict. The statement comes amid ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine and stalled peace talks. Further details regarding Trump’s conversations with Zelenskyy and Putin have not been released.
