Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 18 Oct 2025,Saturday International
President Trump acknowledged Friday he might be getting "played" by Putin while negotiating Russia-Ukraine peace, stating "I've been played all my life by the best of them, and I came out really well." Trump proposed stopping the war at current battle lines, suggesting both sides "go home" as otherwise it's "too complicated." During White House meetings with Zelenskyy, Trump leaned against providing requested Tomahawk missiles, citing US stockpile needs and hopes for imminent peace. Trump announced plans for Budapest talks with Putin, suggesting a potential "double meeting" with both leaders. Despite months of brokering attempts, breakthrough remains elusive as Trump urges immediate cessation while implying Moscow retain captured territory.
