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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump believes Putin seeks peace in Ukraine despite recent attacks, asserting his influence prevents further escalation.
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he thinks President Vladimir Putin wants to stop Russia's war in Ukraine, despite recent attacks against the beleaguered nation.
Trump responded "I think he does" when asked whether he thinks Putin wants to make peace during an interview with ABC News' Terry Moran.
"If it weren't for me, I think he'd want to take over the whole country," Trump said. "I will tell you, I was not happy when I saw Putin shooting missiles into a few towns and cities."
(Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones; Editing by Sandra Maler)
The main topic is Trump's belief that Putin wants peace in Ukraine despite recent Russian attacks.
Trump stated he thinks Putin wants to stop the war in Ukraine and suggested his own influence has prevented further escalation.
The interview was conducted by ABC News' Terry Moran.
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