Staff Reports
A rare event occurred recently: Donald Trump, the former president, managed to get on the phone with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky in an effort to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While the mainstream media might focus on the chaos behind the scenes, Trump’s Truth Social posts showed a man eager to play peacemaker, seemingly wielding the power of negotiation like a true real estate mogul.
In his early morning post, Trump boasted of a “lengthy and highly productive phone call” with Putin, during which they touched on pretty much everything except lunch plans. He mentioned a wide range of topics including energy, artificial intelligence, and the strength of the dollar—because who doesn’t love a little economic chit-chat when discussing war? What really stood out was Trump’s revealing comment about how both leaders share the goal of ending the bloodshed with what he humorously referred to as “COMMON SENSE.” They clearly agree that millions of deaths should be avoided, a sentiment that shouldn’t need to be stated in the first place, yet here we are.
US PRESIDENT Trump promises swift end to Ukraine war in dramatic U-turn by Washington DC; says both Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy expressed desire for peace in separate phone calls. pic.twitter.com/8N1AFE69Hi
— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) February 13, 2025
Following his tête-à-tête with Putin, Trump immediately engaged with Zelensky, ensuring the Ukrainian president was brought into the loop faster than a press release in an election year. The key takeaway from their conversation was a shared desire for peace. Trump continued to push the narrative that it’s time to put an end to the “ridiculous War,” suggesting that it’s a tragedy worse than binge-watching the latest season of a mediocre reality show.
Zelensky even took to social media to express his satisfaction with the conversation, implying that the Ukraine leadership is on the same page as Trump in their quest for peace. This aligns perfectly with the conservative sentiment that America should play a leading role in helping its allies avoid needless conflict. Of course, many eyes would roll at the thought of Zelensky fatefully agreeing with Trump while simultaneously parsing the words of a politician who enjoys a dramatic flair.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added fuel to the fire by declaring the calls exceptionally positive and reinforcing the commitment of the Trump administration to forge a peace deal. This reflects a stark contrast with the chaotic, ineffective, and often contradictory approaches that have plagued previous administrations. For those rooting for smarter, peace-driven leadership, it seems that if anyone can get results on the world stage, it’s the man who famously turned a real estate empire into a reality TV series.
It’s worth pointing out that this flurry of diplomatic activity is being spearheaded by a team that includes some serious heavy hitters like Marco Rubio and John Ratcliffe. With these seasoned minds in the mix, the stakes are high for successful negotiations. While some skeptics may doubt the efficacy of these calls, it is hard to argue against the idea that a little common sense and strong leadership can go a long way in reducing conflicts that seem to plummet the region into needless chaos. Whether these talks yield real results remains to be seen, but if anyone has a chance to make it happen, it’s got to be Trump and his pro-peace squad.
