US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin following last week’s Washington meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump was last reported to have called Putin on August 18 during White House talks with Zelenskyy. When asked about the latest conversation, Trump said every discussion with Putin is “good,” but expressed frustration over continued Russian strikes on Kyiv. Earlier, Trump met Putin in Alaska on August 15 for a landmark summit aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Although Trump said Putin agreed to meet Zelenskyy, Moscow later denied such plans.
TRUMP SIGNALS POSSIBLE FUTURE MEETING WITH KIM JONG-UN
US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 25) indicated his willingness to revive talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, expressing confidence that a meeting will happen “someday.” Speaking ahead of his upcoming summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House, Trump highlighted his “very good” relationship with Kim, noting that they “got along great” during past engagements. The discussions with Lee are expected to focus on ways to re-engage Pyongyang in negotiations. Trump added that he looks forward to meeting Kim again and is confident that the North Korean leader will agree to future dialogue.
TRUMP DEFENDS NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT: ‘I’M NOT A DICTATOR
US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 25) defended his decision to deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC, dismissing claims that he is acting like a dictator. Trump said many Americans criticized him, chanting “Freedom, Freedom” and calling him a dictator, but emphasized, “I’m not a dictator.” He added that some people even say they would prefer a dictator, but he firmly rejected that notion. Explaining his stance, Trump described himself as “a man with great common sense” and “a smart person.” He argued that sending troops to restore order should be praised, not seen as undermining the Republic.
TRUMP WARNS CHINA: 200% TARIFF OVER RARE EARTH MAGNETS!
US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 25) warned China of a 200 per cent tariff if it fails to supply the United States with essential magnets, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. Speaking alongside South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington, Trump said, “We have to charge them 200% tariff or something,” highlighting China’s tight grip on rare earths and global supply chains. He added that a visit to China could happen later this year or shortly after, expressing optimism for “a great relationship.” Trump cautioned that while both sides hold leverage, using America’s “incredible cards” could devastate China.
TRUMP LOWERS EXPECTATIONS FOR PUTIN-ZELENSKY UKRAINE SUMMIT!
US President Donald Trump on Monday lowered expectations for a potential summit between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. “I don’t know that they’ll meet,” Trump said in Washington. “Maybe they will, maybe they won’t.” Since beginning his second term in January, Trump has repeatedly pushed for peace, hosting Putin in Alaska and meeting European leaders at the White House, yet a breakthrough remains elusive. Citing personal tensions between Putin and Zelensky, Trump added, “It takes two to tango… they should meet before I have a meeting and probably close the deal.”
TRUMP: PUTIN DOESN’T LIKE ZELENSKY — SUMMIT DELAYED?
US President Donald Trump revealed that he recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting that Putin’s aversion to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is delaying a potential meeting between the two leaders. “He doesn’t like him,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding, “I have people I don’t like, I don’t like to meet with them.” Later, during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump emphasized that it will ultimately be up to Ukraine and Russia to decide whether a bilateral summit takes place, underlining the ongoing complexities in peace negotiations.
