On Friday, March 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that there’s a “very good chance” the war between Russia and Ukraine could end soon, following “very good and productive discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Trump highlighted his request for Putin to spare Ukrainian troops. "I have strongly requested to President Putin that Ukrainian lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all" referring to the Kursk region.

The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, though no concrete agreements have been confirmed.

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