As the war in Ukraine grinds toward its fourth year, US President Donald Trump has made clear which world leader he thinks can help America end the conflict: Vladimir Putin’s ally Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping since taking office on January 20, but did not offer details on the topics of their conversation.

President Trump said he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping since his swearing in last month, suggesting they have spoken in the days since he imposed tariffs on Beijing. “I happen to like