US President Donald Trump on Friday described his recent discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "very good and productive," expressing optimism about ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
"There is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end," Trump wrote on social media.
However, Trump also warned of a dire situation for Ukrainian troops, saying that thousands are "completely surrounded by the Russian military" and in a "very bad and vulnerable position."
He stressed his request to Putin to "spare" their lives, calling the potential loss a "horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II."
