WASHINGTON ( The COW News Digital) U.S. President Donald Trump has advised Russia and Ukraine to take lessons from the Pakistan-India ceasefire, stressing the importance of diplomacy in preventing large-scale conflicts.
Speaking to the media at the White House, Trump said he anticipates a peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. He also indicated plans for a follow-up meeting involving both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with select European leaders. “If the meeting goes well, it could lay the groundwork for future peace,” Trump stated.
The former U.S. president highlighted the potential devastation of the Pak-India conflict in his remarks. “Look at Pakistan and India. Six or seven aircraft were downed, and both nations were on the brink of a nuclear confrontation. Millions of lives could have been lost. We managed to resolve that dispute in a very effective manner,” Trump said.
Trump’s statement comes ahead of his direct talks with President Putin in Alaska, marking the first in-person meeting between a current U.S. and Russian president since 2021. The Kremlin noted that the discussions would cover “the most complex issues,” cautioning against drawing premature conclusions.
In addition to the diplomatic advice, the U.S. has warned India of potential tariff escalations if talks between Trump and Putin fail. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bassett stated that the existing 25 percent tariff on India could be increased, particularly in response to India’s petroleum purchases from Russia. If implemented, the combined tariffs could reach 50 percent, adding significant economic pressure.
Trump emphasized that peaceful resolutions and strategic negotiations are crucial for maintaining global stability. His remarks reflect an approach that combines diplomatic engagement with economic leverage to influence international actors.
Observers say the upcoming trilateral and bilateral meetings could have a far-reaching impact, not only on the Russia-Ukraine conflict but also on broader geopolitical and trade relations involving Europe and Asia.
As the world watches the unfolding developments, the U.S. administration is signaling that lessons from past conflicts, such as the Pakistan-India ceasefire, can provide a model for negotiating peace even in high-stakes confrontations.
