'Stop The War Immediately': Trump Tells Russia, Ukraine After Meeting Zelenskyy At White House

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 06:53 IST

Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, after which he asked Russia and Ukraine to "stop the war immediately".

US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17. (AFP photo)

US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after which he implored both Ukraine and Russia to “stop the war immediately," even if it means Ukraine conceding territory.

“You stop at the battle line, and both sides should go home, go to their families. Stop the killing. And that should be it. Stop right now at the battle line. I told that to President Zelenskiy. I told it to President Putin," Trump told reporters on his way home in West Palm Beach, Florida.

“I think President Zelenskiy wants it done, and I think President Putin wants it done. Now all they have to do is get along a little bit," he added. However, Zelenskyy noted how difficult it has been to try and secure a ceasefire, placing the blame on Russia’s unwillingness for peace.

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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

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