Bangladesh, April 25 -- In a dramatic press conference held alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on April 24, US President Donald Trump characterized Russias decision not to attempt a complete takeover of Ukraine as a “pretty big concession,” framing the restraint as a positive signal in the ongoing peace negotiations. The comments mark Trumps most candid appraisal yet of the behind-the-scenes efforts to end the two-year war in Eastern Europe.

“Stopping the war Stop taking the whole country, pretty big concession,” Trump remarked when asked what Moscow was offering in the negotiations. His remarks suggest that the Kremlins willingness to settle for partial territorial control – rather than a f...