Trump answers on whether he'd order a mission to capture Putin

Donald Trump dismissed the idea of capturing Vladimir Putin, responding to suggestions from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking at the White House during a meeting with oil executives, Trump expressed disappointment with Putin despite previously claiming a good relationship. He reiterated his campaign promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine, lamenting the ongoing casualties, particularly among Russian soldiers, and the struggling Russian economy. Trump criticized the Biden administration's financial aid to Ukraine, suggesting a rare earth minerals agreement to recoup costs. He also argued the U.S. is profiting from the conflict through arms sales to NATO allies and increased defense spending commitments. Zelenskyy's comments followed reports of Russia's use of a new hypersonic missile in an attack on Ukraine.

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