Bangladesh, Feb. 9 -- In a recent interview with The New York Post, US President Donald Trump claimed that he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The comments, made aboard Air Force One on February 7, have sparked both intrigue and skepticism, as they were reported without any direct quotes from the phone call. The Kremlin has yet to comment on these claims, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the exact nature of Trumps discussions with Putin.

Trumps statement, made in the context of a broader conversation about his foreign policy and approach to the Ukraine conflict, highlights his continued efforts to present himself as a key figure in the quest for peace between Russia and Ukraine. H...