Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible ceasefire in the four-year-old war in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin's Statement on Ceasefire Talks
He spoke after the Kremlin reported the two leaders discussed a temporary Ukraine ceasefire to mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two next month.
Trump's Remarks on the Conversation
"We had a good talk, I've known him a long time," said Trump.
Details from the Oval Office Meeting
Trump, speaking to reporters as he met with astronauts from the Artemis II mission in the Oval Office, said he suggested "a little bit of a ceasefire" in the war in Ukraine in his phone call with the Russian leader.
"And I think he might do that," Trump said, then asked reporters whether Putin had already announced a ceasefire.
Trump's Stance on Ukraine and Russia
Trump has a history of making positive comments about Putin and sharply criticizing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for not agreeing to make a deal with Russia to end the war.
Putin's Offer on Iran and Trump's Response
Trump said Putin offered to help on the issue of Iran's enriched uranium, a key obstacle to a deal to end the Iran war, but "I said I'd much rather have you be involved with ending the war with Ukraine."
"I said, before you help me, I want to end your war," said Trump.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland; editing by Michelle Nichols)
