Trump urges Putin to halt Ukraine attacks, seeks peace deal

US President Donald Trump has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military attacks in Ukraine and pursue a peace agreement, following his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican. Despite launching a diplomatic push since taking office, Trump’s efforts have yet to yield concrete results, and he expressed disappointment over Russia’s continued aggression. Trump suggested that Zelenskyy may be prepared to concede Crimea to Russia as part of a peace deal, though this remains unconfirmed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could reconsider its involvement in peace negotiations if there is no significant progress. Meanwhile, Russia has continued airstrikes and drone attacks across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and intensifying the conflict. Trump voiced skepticism about Putin’s willingness to end the war, emphasizing frustration with the ongoing violence.