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On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump announced that peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war are officially underway. 

The war, which began three years ago when Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has led to significant loss of life and global economic disruptions.

Trump stated that he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the conflict and also held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"I'm just here to try and get peace," Trump told reporters. "I don't care so much about anything other than I want to stop having millions of people killed."

Trump’s peace initiative includes back-to-back calls with both nations' leaders and the appointment of a negotiating team to work on a resolution as reported by MSN News.

 According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Trump "spoke in favor of an early end to hostilities and a peaceful solution to the problem. President Putin, for his part, mentioned the need to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and agreed with Trump that a long-term settlement can be achieved through peaceful negotiations."

Peace Talks Scheduled

Trump revealed on Truth Social that his administration is working towards a diplomatic resolution and announced a key meeting scheduled for Friday in Munich.

 "He, like President Putin, wants to make PEACE. We discussed a variety of topics having to do with the War, but mostly, the meeting that is being set up on Friday in Munich, where Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the Delegation," Trump posted.

In early December Trump met with Zelensky in Paris to advocate for peace.

Additionally, Trump’s team has been coordinating efforts for an upcoming meeting in Saudi Arabia to meet with Russia separately.

On whether he viewed Ukraine as an equal member of the peace process, Trump paused before responding: "It's an interesting question. I think they have to make peace. Their people are being killed, and I think they have to make peace."

"I said that was not a good war to go into. And I think they have to make peace," he continued.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the administration's stance that the conflict must end to prevent further loss of life. However, he also acknowledged that certain objectives, such as restoring Ukraine’s pre-war borders or NATO membership, may be unrealistic. "Chasing this illusionary goal will only prolong the war and cause more suffering," Hegseth stated.

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Trump’s Negotiating Team 

Trump’s diplomatic approach involves a high-profile negotiating team, which includes:

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio
• Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe
• National Security Advisor Michael Waltz
• Ambassador and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

According to USA Today Trump described his conversation with Putin as "lengthy and highly productive." The Kremlin confirmed to The New York Times that the call lasted about an hour and a half and that Putin extended an invitation for Trump to visit Moscow.