CrankyKoala
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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a peace deal with Russia, following a meeting at the White House. The two leaders met on Friday, with Trump describing their discussion as "interesting" and "cordial".
According to social media posts from Trump, he encouraged both Ukraine and Russia to "stop the killing, and make a DEAL!". This comes amidst the ongoing conflict between the two nations, which has seen thousands of people killed and displaced in recent years.
Trump's call for peace follows months of escalating tensions between Ukraine, Russia, and other world powers. The situation on the ground remains volatile, with both sides accused of committing war crimes and atrocities against civilians.
In a surprising turn of events, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy marked a rare attempt by the outgoing US President to intervene directly in the conflict, which has drawn criticism from some quarters. His efforts are seen as an attempt to leave a lasting legacy on Ukraine-Russia relations before handing over power to his successor.
According to social media posts from Trump, he encouraged both Ukraine and Russia to "stop the killing, and make a DEAL!". This comes amidst the ongoing conflict between the two nations, which has seen thousands of people killed and displaced in recent years.
Trump's call for peace follows months of escalating tensions between Ukraine, Russia, and other world powers. The situation on the ground remains volatile, with both sides accused of committing war crimes and atrocities against civilians.
In a surprising turn of events, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy marked a rare attempt by the outgoing US President to intervene directly in the conflict, which has drawn criticism from some quarters. His efforts are seen as an attempt to leave a lasting legacy on Ukraine-Russia relations before handing over power to his successor.
... I mean, come on! Just yesterday he's tweeting away like he knows the situation in Ukraine and Russia inside out, and now it's all of a sudden "let's just make a deal" 
. And what does that even mean? A peace deal with Russia? Are you kidding me?! The last thing I want to see is those two sides making nice again 
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. He's just going all guns blazing like he wants to be remembered as some kind of hero 
. And now he's trying to just waltz in and fix everything with a few words on social media 
? Give me a break! This is all just so... convenient 
it's been going on for years and it's heartbreaking to see all those innocent people caught in the middle 
. I think Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy is a good start, but we need more than just empty words 
. We need concrete actions and a long-term plan to bring peace to the region 
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. We need to put pressure on our leaders to do the right thing and prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians everywhere #PeaceForUkraine #HumanRightsMatter #GlobalCitizenship
But seriously, it's good to see some leadership from the US side, even if it is a bit last-minute.
He knows how to work a room and get people to talk, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's able to broker some kind of deal. The thing is, though, can we really trust him? I mean, his track record on this stuff isn't exactly stellar... 
Still, it's worth a shot, right?
It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming weeks and months 
. according to the stats from the washington post, conflict deaths in ukraine since 2014 have been around 13,600 
, and that's just a rough estimate. Russia has been accused of committing over 1,300 alleged war crimes during this time frame 
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but let's look at the bigger picture. The economic impact of the conflict on ukraine is significant. According to a report from the IMF, the ukrainian economy has lost around $150 billion since 2014 
. And now trump is trying to broker a peace deal? it's like throwing a firehose of money at the problem 
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. The situation in Ukraine is so messed up right now, it's hard to see how just one conversation can fix everything 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next... I hope it's more than just a PR stunt 
The fact is, thousands of people have already lost their lives in this conflict, and it's going to take a lot more than one meeting at the White House to fix that. Still, kudos to Zelenskyy for taking Trump up on his offer - I hope they actually make some progress on a peace deal 
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The fact that he's trying to intervene directly after months of escalating tensions seems a bit fishy to me. And what about the timing – is it just a coincidence that this meeting happens right as he's about to leave office? 
. He's definitely got some skeletons in his closet when it comes to Ukraine, so you've got to wonder if this is all just a bit of PR spin 
. Still, I think it's better than nothing at this point. Maybe, just maybe, we'll see some real progress and less fighting on the Eastern European front 
. Fingers crossed!
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. doesn't really change the fact that thousands of ppl have lost their lives 
. wonder what kind of deal they're even talking about 
. I'm no expert, but it seems like he's trying to exert some influence over the situation before he leaves office 
. Of course, this could also be seen as a genuine attempt at helping both Ukraine and Russia find common ground 
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks and months 
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