Trump quickly distanced himself from any responsibility for the ban.

“He’s the boss. I’m not the boss on that. I have nothing to do with that,” he said, motioning toward Infantino.

Later, Trump floated the idea that lifting the ban could be “a good incentive” for peace.

Trump, during his 2024 campaign, vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war on the first day back in office. But his efforts to broker a deal between the countries have so far stuttered.