Poland President Andrzej Duda on Monday said President Donald Trump is the only person who can force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine.

“America can use various economic instruments to force Russia to respect certain actions,” said Duda, according to Politico. “So, if anyone is in a position to force Vladimir Putin to make peace, it is America, the president of the United States.”

Duda reflects the sentiments of many European leaders who are hoping Trump can use American leverage against the Russian president. Last week, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a mineral deal that the Trump administration hoped would signal to Putin to accept a peace proposal.

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