Cyprus News Agency

U.S. President Trump made remarks on the Russia-Ukraine War, an energy ceasefire, a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. domestic politics.

Referring to the Russia-Ukraine War, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to make a deal, adding, “I think Putin wants a deal more than Zelenski.” Trump said the Russian and Ukrainian leaders should meet and bring the war to an end.

Responding to a question about whether the parties had reached an agreement on a ceasefire, Trump claimed that both sides had accepted the deal. Trump said, “They accepted it. Do you know why? Because I said, ‘You accept it.’ That’s why they accepted it.”

Regarding claims that the ceasefire had been violated, Trump said he needed to look into the situation and alleged that both sides had committed violations. In his assessment of the energy ceasefire, Trump also said he believed both sides supported the agreement and wanted to reach a compromise, adding that the parties needed to make a deal.

Asked whether he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his visit to Asia, Trump replied, “Maybe, yes. That would be exciting, wouldn’t it?”

Trump also responded to a question about an inquiry concerning U.S. House member Ilhan Omar, saying he believed Omar was being looked at closely. Trump made personal criticisms of Omar and claimed the matter was the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Justice and that he had no involvement in the process.

Assessing his influence over Republicans, Trump said he believed rallies had an extremely positive effect on the party.

Trump also spoke about criticism of a diesel fuel agreement, saying restrictions on oil production could seriously affect the rest of the world. He said he supported measures that could help farmers and livestock producers.