Donald Trump has vowed to end global wars, but it remains to be seen how that will be achieved (Image: Getty)
has been president for three days, meaning his promise to end is now two days overdue.
The new US President vowed repeatedly throughout his campaign that he was the only person able to put an end to the conflict which has cost hundreds of thousands of lives on both sides.
Whilst few took the president literally in his declaration of being able to end hostilities, it is not out of the realm of possibility and his supporters will point to his influence in as proof of his abilities.
Yesterday, warned that “he’s destroying by not making a deal” as he prepares for talks which could potentially force both sides to a reluctant peace agreement.
Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office, said: “He [Putin]should make a deal. I think he’s destroying by not making a deal.
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The Ukraine war has left hundreds of thousands dead (Image: Getty)
“I think ‘s going to be in big trouble,” the Republican president added.
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Earlier this month, claimed that he would be meeting with the Russian president “very soon” after his inauguration and it is believed that the pair have spoken since his November election win over
The 47th president of the United States believes that Ukrainian leader “wants to make a deal” according to the Moscow Times.
How a deal would look remains to be seen. has in what many analysts see as an attempt to hold some power at any future negotiating table.
meanwhile continues to make significant gains in , slowly chipping away at Ukrainian defences and gaining control of more and more land.
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meanwhile has yet to talk to , but congratulated him on taking office in televised remarks during a video call with officials whilst welcoming his intention to open a dialogue.
foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said the Kremlin is waiting for “concrete proposals that could form the basis for contacts,” but didn’t directly comment on Trump’s statement.
“We are open and ready for serious dialogue with the new U.S. administration on the Ukrainian conflict, and if relevant signals come from Washington, we would pick them up and stand ready to conduct talks,” he said, adding that the Kremlin has yet to receive any such signals yet.