Citing three people familiar with the conversation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported late Wednesday that “On a call Monday, President Trump told European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t ready to end the war because he thinks he is winning.”
Additional points
- Trump shifted from suggesting sanctions to proposing lower-level talks at the Vatican between Russia and Ukraine.
- Europeans sought to clarify Putin’s stance for Trump, underscoring their need to support Ukraine.
Market reaction
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains on a slippery slope early Thursday, losing 0.11% on the day at 99.50.
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