Trump Hopes for End to Russia-Ukraine War, Sees Business Opportunities

The more than four-and-a-half-year-long Russia-Ukraine war is beginning to look bleak, especially with US President Donald Trump's statement that the two countries will be able to reconcile and make peace in the region. Trump has expressed hope that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will end. He has said that the US will do business with both countries once the war is over. Trump made the statement to reporters after casting his vote in Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife and US First Lady Melania Trump. Trump said, "We want Russia and Ukraine to be reconciled so that we can do business with both countries. I believe that after this war is over, we will do business with both Ukraine and Russia." Talking about diplomatic efforts on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Melania Trump referred to the Pope's support. He said that Russia and Ukraine are starting a ceasefire on October 27 and he hopes that everything goes according to plan. "I hope that Russia and Ukraine will have a good ceasefire."