'Stop the bloodshed!' Trump says major deal 'very close' — and demands aides 'finish it'

President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russia’s long-simmering war in Ukraine was nearing a conclusion as he encouraged face-to-face peace talks between the two countries.

The comments came Friday on the president’s Truth Social platform just as Trump touched down in Rome to join other world leaders for the funeral of Pope Francis.

“Just landed in Rome,” Trump wrote. “A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine. They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to ‘finish it off.’ Most of the major points are agreed to. Stop the bloodshed, NOW.”

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Trump added that his MAGA administration “will be wherever is necessary to help facilitate the END to this cruel and senseless war!”

Trump delivered the message a day after he pleaded with Russian President Vladimir Putin to call off a bombing campaign against Ukraine.

"I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV," Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social. "Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!"