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Trump Urges Ukraine, Russia: Seize Peace Opportunity Now

1/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, saying both leaders would be "stupid" to miss the opportunity.
He described negotiations as unstable, with shifting momentum between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for hindering progress and said Europe should lead due to geographic distance.
He expressed confidence a deal is achievable and urged both sides to overcome entrenched hostility.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, saying both leaders would be "stupid" to miss the opportunity.
He described negotiations as unstable, with shifting momentum between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for hindering progress and said Europe should lead due to geographic distance.
He expressed confidence a deal is achievable and urged both sides to overcome entrenched hostility.