Putin promises safety for disarmed troops after Trump's plea
- If they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment - declared Vladimir Putin in response to Donald Trump’s appeal.
"I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!" - Trump shared in a post on Truth Social on Friday.
Trump also referred to the discussions of his special adviser on the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who met with Putin in Moscow on Thursday. The American president described the meeting as "very good and productive."
"There is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end" - Trump emphasized.
Putin on relations with the USA
The Russian leader also addressed the state of relations between Washington and Moscow, noting that ties between Russia and the United States appear to improve. He added that the outcome remains uncertain, according to a Kremlin news agency TASS report.
Putin also mentioned that he spoke with regular members of the Russian Security Council about restoring relations between the countries.
