Afghanistan, Feb. 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he did not believe it was practical for Ukraine to join NATO. He also expressed doubt that Ukraine would be able to regain all of its lost territory.

Trump made these remarks during phone calls with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These discussions marked Trump's first significant step toward using diplomacy to address the ongoing conflict.

Trump also mentioned that he and Putin expect to meet in the near future, likely in Saudi Arabia. This potential meeting underscores a shift towards direct diplomatic engagement.

Trump described his conversation with Putin as positive, noting that it lasted for over an hour. S...