Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:40pm on 12 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United States after a 90-minute phone call about ending the Ukraine war. Trump also confirmed he will visit Russia soon as part of ongoing negotiations. He spoke separately with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope for peace. A key meeting is scheduled for Friday in Munich, where U.S. officials will lead discussions. Trump called the war "massive and unnecessary destruction" and urged a resolution. Meanwhile, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out sending American troops as peacekeepers.
