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Trump Calls Putin-Zelensky Feud ‘Ridiculous,’ Says He’s Mediating Ukraine War

4/26/2026

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President Donald Trump called the hatred between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy “ridiculous” and said it hinders peace talks.
President Donald Trump said he is holding conversations with leaders to try to settle the Ukraine war.
President Donald Trump made the remarks during an interview on Fox News’ program “The Sunday Briefing.”
He declined to reveal when his most recent conversation with President Putin took place.

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President Donald Trump called the hatred between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy “ridiculous” and said it hinders peace talks.
President Donald Trump said he is holding conversations with leaders to try to settle the Ukraine war.
President Donald Trump made the remarks during an interview on Fox News’ program “The Sunday Briefing.”
He declined to reveal when his most recent conversation with President Putin took place.