Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin would heed his calls to halt military strikes in Ukraine during a brief exchange with reporters at the White House on Thursday. The remarks followed a Truth Social post in which Trump publicly urged Putin to de-escalate tensions.
"I do [think Putin will listen]," Trump stated when asked about the likelihood of his appeal succeeding, as he entered the White House alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. The conversation occurred amid ongoing global scrutiny of Russia\u2019s actions in Ukraine and their implications for international security.
While Trump did not elaborate on the specifics of his communication with Putin, his comments highlight the evolving dynamics of cross-border diplomacy and its ripple effects across Asia\u2019s political and economic landscape. Analysts suggest such developments could influence investor sentiment in regions with exposure to energy markets and geopolitical risk.
