Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:26pm on 24 Feb 2025,Monday International
US President Donald Trump claimed the Russia-Ukraine war could end “within weeks” after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. Macron urged Trump to continue supporting Kyiv, emphasizing that Ukraine “must be involved” in peace talks. This follows reports of Trump engaging in direct discussions with Moscow. Macron’s visit aimed to ensure Western unity in handling the conflict. While Trump has criticized US aid to Ukraine, his remarks suggest potential diplomatic moves to resolve the war. The White House has not clarified details of the discussions, but European leaders remain wary of any shift in US policy.