Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a press conference that Washington had engaged in 'very good' discussions with Russia regarding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

He criticized his successor, President Joe Biden, alleging that Biden has put the United States in a 'real predicament' with Russia.

Trump claimed that the world was on the brink of a potential third world war due to nuclear weapons, but asserted that the current situation has improved.

The intensity of the fighting in Ukraine, according to Trump, is unprecedented, particularly as Russian forces reportedly surround a significant number of Ukrainian soldiers.

Trump mentioned that he is working to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war in Ukraine but acknowledged the complexities involved in such negotiations.

He emphasized that compared to earlier circumstances, the current status is better for efforts to conclude the conflict.