DONALD Trump is expected to fly to Saudi Arabia in person to meet the Ukrainians and get the peace deal “back on track”.
Speaking from the Oval Office today, the president said that it is getting “more difficult” to deal with Kyiv but said he thinks he will “get it settled and stopped”.
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Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Trump said he believes Russia wants peace
Trump also said that Russia “bombing the hell” out of Ukraine – and that Putin is doing what “anyone else would do”.
He said it “may be easier” to deal with Moscow, despite recognising that Putin holds “all the cards”.
When quizzed over Russia’s intentions to end the war, Trump said he does believe Putin is “committed to peace”.
He added: “I do believe Putin wants peace. I think we’re doing very well with Russia.
“But right now they’re bombing the hell out of Ukraine.
“Ukraine has to”get on the ball and get the job done.”
Earlier today, Trump accused Vlad’s forces of “pounding” the cities – and said he was “strongly considering” a tough new regime of sanctions and tariffs.
His blasting post on Truth Social is his most direct attack on the Russians since he steered his new administration into the role of peacemaker.
Trump is expected to be in Saudi Arabia next week along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet the Ukrainian delegation for talks on ending the war.
However, Zelensky may not take part in the meeting, Russian news agency TASS reports.
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