
President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, likening the war in Ukraine to a fight between two young children who hated each other and are fighting. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents President Donald Trump with a gilded gift—a framed copy of Trump’s grandfather’s birth certificate. Merz says with Trump’s German provenance, there is “a very good basis” for cooperation between the two countries.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia keep fighting for a while before trying to separate them and push for peace.
Key Points:
Trump’s comments raise uncertainty for households and businesses that could face more tariffs, higher import costs, and a longer war that keeps energy and market risks high.
Trump also said he may push Russia harder and keep sanctions on the table, which could help end the war and ease pressure on prices if diplomacy works.
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