Trump suggests “letting Russia and Ukraine fight a bit” first!

At the White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected statement about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, at the current moment, before continuing negotiations, it might be necessary to "let them fight a bit." Trump compared the two countries to children fighting in a park, saying that sometimes it's better to let them "cool off" before intervening.

Donald Trump stated that he had used this original analogy during a recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Pointing to the complexity of ending the war, Trump linked this to the hatred between the two state leaders — Putin and Zelensky — and the deep enmity between their peoples.

“Think about it: when two young kids are fighting hard in a park, it's very difficult to separate them immediately. In some situations, you have to let the fight continue a bit so their emotions cool down. Only afterward does it make more sense to break it up,” — Trump said during his discussion with the German Chancellor.

Earlier, Donald Trump had promised that once he returned to the presidency, he would resolve the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours. However, he later said that the process could take another six months, and if serious results were not achieved by then, he threatened to completely withdraw from the peace talks.

During this recent meeting, Trump reiterated that the complexity of the negotiations had become even more evident. When asked about the possibility of sanctions against Russia, he avoided a direct answer and said, “If no agreement is reached, sanctions will continue,” adding that the deadline is in his mind.

Trump also revealed details of his recent phone call with President Putin. He said that during their conversation, he had asked Putin not to respond to Ukraine’s strikes on Russian military airfields. However, Putin replied that he had no choice but to retaliate, Trump said.

“I told Putin, ‘It would be better if you didn’t do this. You should stop this situation.’ But he clearly told me, ‘There’s no way I won’t respond,’” — Trump told reporters.

The White House leader described his 1 hour and 15-minute phone call with Putin as good, but noted that it would not lead to peace immediately.

It should be recalled that during his first term, Trump imposed harsh sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and has repeatedly stated that if he had been president in 2022, this war would never have started. He again criticized former President Joe Biden, blaming him for the worsening situation in Ukraine.

During the conversation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the U.S. president to increase pressure on Russia, emphasizing the important role Trump could play in resolving the conflict.

“We have repeatedly stated that we stand with Ukraine and that pressure against Russia must be strengthened. Donald Trump is in a very strong position to lead in this,” — Merz said in his speech.

Many experts and media outlets had previously speculated that Chancellor Merz might find himself in an awkward or uncomfortable situation during the meeting, due to Trump’s tendency to create surprise moments when meeting foreign leaders. However, this time, the meeting went much more friendly than expected.

Prior to the meeting, the German leader repeatedly emphasized the strong alliance and friendship between the two nations. He stated that the partnership between Germany and the U.S. is a critical factor for European freedom and security.

During the meeting, Merz also mentioned that he had decided not to speak for long, suggesting that Trump should be allowed to speak more so that his true stance could be better understood.

The meeting between Trump and Merz proceeded in a warm and constructive atmosphere. Trump expressed support for Germany’s plans to increase defense spending, while the Chancellor thanked Trump for the mutual trust and cooperation between the two countries.

Experts emphasized that the main topic of the meeting was indeed the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and that the conversation between the two leaders could mark an important stage in shaping new strategies.

Thus, Trump’s statement about “letting them fight a bit” has sparked new debates in the international community and has drawn the attention of experts worldwide. As of today, the future of these negotiations remains a hot topic of global discussion.