President Donald Trump suggests letting Ukraine and Russia 'fight for a while' before pursuing peace, despite appeals from Germany's new chancellor. Trump likens the war in Ukraine to a fight between children and implies that sometimes it's better to let them fight before intervening. The meeting between Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz focused on the conflict in Ukraine and the role of the U.S. in stopping the bloodshed.
Key Points
Trump suggests letting Ukraine and Russia 'fight for a while' before pursuing peace
Merz appeals to Trump to use his influence to halt the bloodshed
Discussion on potential sanctions on both Russia and Ukraine
Focus on increasing defense spending and economic growth in Germany
Pros
Acknowledgment of the severity of the conflict
Discussion on potential strategies to end the violence
Cons
Suggestion of letting the conflict continue before intervening
Uncertainty about the effectiveness of the approach