President Donald Trump has announced his plan to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, expressing confidence that the leaders of both nations are eager to negotiate a resolution. Speaking at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump emphasized his efforts to bring peace to the conflict, stating, “It’s a war that should have never started.”

Trump reiterated that both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin are motivated to end the war. The conflict, which began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated in 2022, has caused extensive casualties and displacement. Trump sees an opportunity for the war to end and affirmed Zelenskyy would be directly involved in the peace talks.

Trump also discussed military aid, confirming that European nations could purchase American-made weapons initially meant for Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy. He suggested that Putin, although aggressive, now seeks an end to the conflict, stating, “I think he wants to stop fighting.”

While Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Putin’s willingness for peace, Trump’s team plans to pursue diplomatic negotiations in Saudi Arabia this week. Michael Waltz, Trump’s National Security Advisor, outlined that the talks would aim for a “permanent end to the war.”

Despite Zelenskyy’s doubts about Putin’s intentions, Trump and his team remain focused on securing an agreement that could reshape global relations and mark a turning point in the conflict. The outcome of these negotiations could have lasting effects on European security and the global economy.