President Trump said he wanted to meet Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to “see what he has in mind.” “Probably in the first two minutes,” he added, “I’ll know exactly whether or not a deal can get done.”

Mr. President, you have your answer: Putin doesn’t want peace, he simply wants conquest.

Putin put on his best fake smile, waved for the cameras, then ominously pointed out how many parts of Alaska have Russian names. He rejected a ceasefire, and instead demanded long negotiations for a comprehensive treaty. This is the dictionary definition of “tapping along.”

While he says he wants more talks and ridiculously floats “next time in Moscow” — an invitation to be dismissed out of hand — his bombardment of Ukraine continues.

You’re right, Mr. President, that the killing must end, and Alas

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