They are cunning characters, says Trump

Trump added that the Russians had requested a meeting with Whitcoff.

When asked if Russia would agree to a ceasefire, Trump replied that sanctions would be imposed.

“There will be sanctions, but it seems they are quite good at avoiding sanctions. They are cunning characters, and they are quite good at avoiding sanctions, so we'll see what happens,” he said.

Trump said that Russia's war against Ukraine is claiming many lives.

“It's a terrible war. We have stopped many wars. India and Pakistan, many countries. And we will stop this war too. Somehow we will stop it,” Trump said.

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