Trump: Vatican offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks following call With Putin

President Donald Trump announced Monday that Pope Leo XIV has offered to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican.

Trump made the announcement after a two-hour call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “I believe it went very well,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War… The Vatican, as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!” ---More...

As President Trump speaks via phone call with Russian President Putin on negotiating peace with Ukraine, JD Vance says it’s time for action.

”The President has been very clear this is not, the United States is not gonna spin its wheels here. We want to see outcomes. The talks… pic.twitter.com/cQVaUq6y68

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