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He expressed a preference for the two leaders to meet and resolve issues without external interference but also recognized the reality that hostilities persist, with both sides continuing to escalate violence. The President highlighted the severe toll on human lives, mentioning that they are losing about 7,000 people weekly, primarily soldiers. He highlighted the urgency to end the conflict, referencing his past success in stopping seven wars and noting that the Ukraine conflict has proven to be unexpectedly difficult—more so than initially anticipated.