President-elect Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had expressed interest in meeting to discuss the war with Ukraine. During his remarks at Turning Point’s America Fest, Trump emphasized the importance of ending the conflict, describing it as "horrible." He reiterated his claim that he could end the war "in 24 hours." Trump criticized President Biden's policy of allowing Ukraine to use U.S. weapons to strike Russian territory and suggested that Ukraine might receive less military aid under his administration. Earlier this month, Trump called for an "immediate ceasefire" after meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.