Trump urges swift action as Putin talks risk delay

• Donald Trump expressed hope that Vladimir Putin is not delaying talks about ending the war. The President of the United States emphasized that we will find out soon.
• Trump noted that if he does not see "enthusiasm" from both sides, he might walk away from the talks. He emphasized that his whole life is "one big negotiation."
• The President of the United States avoided answering questions about further military support for Ukraine if the talks fail.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, expressed hope that Vladimir Putin is not delaying talks about ending the war. Trump emphasized that we will find out soon. This statement was made during the inauguration ceremony of Mehmet Oz as the state health insurance supervisor. The President of the United States noted that if he does not see "enthusiasm" from both sides, he might walk away from the talks.

Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of ending the conflict, stating that there are "great chances" for it. When asked whether Putin is "playing him" and "stalling," Trump replied that he "hopes not," but added that it will be clear in the coming days. The President of the United States emphasized that his whole life is "one big negotiation" and that he knows when people are trying to play him.

The President of the United States avoided answering the question of whether military support for Ukraine will continue if the talks fail. "I won't say that because I think we'll resolve it," Trump said, expressing hope for a positive conclusion to the talks.