Donald Trump says low oil prices could prompt Russia to seek a peace solution to the conflict with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has said the recent fall in oil prices could encourage Russia to conclude a peace deal with Ukraine, desired by both sides. He said Russia, dependent on oil revenues, could be more open to negotiations. Trump emphasized the importance of a truce proposed by Putin and criticized the high number of casualties in the conflict, suggesting that the information is underestimated. He also commented on a possible meeting with Putin and expressed doubts about Russia's responsibility in the Nord Stream pipeline attack.