U.S. President Donald Trump was asked by a journalist whether there would be serious consequences if a ceasefire is not reached.
“I don’t think you need a ceasefire,” Trump replied.
He added that “it could be a good thing to have,” but emphasized that it might not be essential for achieving peace.
Trump also noted that “strategically,” either side might not want a ceasefire.
For context, this marks a shift in Trump’s stance compared to his statements before the meeting with Putin last week. On Friday, ahead of the summit, Trump had said he wanted a ceasefire “as soon as possible,” warning Russia of potential economic sanctions if an agreement was not reached.
