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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle L. Price

Why Trump didn’t end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

  • U.S. President Donald Trump says he was being "a little bit sarcastic" when he made the campaign promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours.
  • Trump made the rare admission during an interview for the Full Measure television program.
  • He reiterated his desire to resolve the conflict and expressed confidence in his ability to do so.
  • His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks in Moscow this week regarding a proposed ceasefire.
  • Trump believes Putin will agree to the ceasefire, citing his belief that he knows the Russian president "pretty well."
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