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Trump Says Putin and Zelenskiy Want Peace as He Moves to End War
Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed interest in ending the war in Ukraine during separate phone calls with him on Wednesday.
Following these conversations, Trump instructed top U.S. officials to begin discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. This comes after his defence secretary suggested that Ukraine might need to reconsider its NATO ambitions and territorial claims, signalling a major shift in U.S. policy on the war.
After speaking with Putin for over an hour, Trump said the Russian leader wants a ceasefire and a lasting resolution rather than a temporary truce that could lead to renewed fighting.
“He wants it to end. He doesn’t want a situation where they stop now and resume fighting six months later,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
“I think we’re on track for peace. Putin wants peace. Zelenskiy wants peace. And I want peace. I just want the killing to stop.”
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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