Trump Holds ‘Constructive’ Talks With Russia, Ukraine, Zelensky ‘Ready’ To ‘Compromise’ With Putin
US President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 5 that “very constructive” talks are underway with Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing war, describing it as a “human tragedy.” Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump highlighted the staggering death toll and the devastation across Ukrainian cities, stressing the need for an urgent resolution. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a February 4 interview, expressed readiness for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided Western allies support Kyiv with weapons or NATO membership. Zelensky also urged US companies to invest in Ukraine’s rare earth metals, framing it as a key component of his plan for economic recovery post-war. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
