Bangladesh, March 23 -- US President Donald Trump has praised his recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing them as “very rational” and suggesting that he alone has the ability to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trumps comments, made aboard Air Force One in an interview with OutKick on March 22, have reignited debate over the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the war.

During the interview, Trump emphasized his unique capacity to deal with Putin, claiming that no one else could bring the Russian leader to the negotiating table. “I dont think theres anybody in the world that [is] going to stop [Putin], except me, and I think Im going to be able to stop him,” T...