As Trump prepares to take office, he aims to address the crisis, expressing skepticism towards current US support for Ukraine.
Trump Confirms Meeting with Putin is Being Organized
Trump Confirms Meeting with Putin is Being Organized
Former US President Donald Trump announces upcoming discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The US president-elect, Donald Trump, recently announced that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the works, although no specific timeline was provided for when it will occur. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump stated, "He wants to meet and we are setting it up." The Kremlin has not yet received a formal request for this meeting, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as reported by the Russian news agency Tass.
Trump has made it clear that negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine will be a top priority following his inauguration on January 20. He criticized the current US military and financial aid to Ukraine, referring to the ongoing conflict as a "bloody mess." During his remarks on Thursday, Trump reiterated, "President Putin wants to meet," alluding to the urgency of resolving the war.
As part of his new administration, Trump has appointed Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant-general and former national security advisor, to serve as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg had previously outlined a strategic approach in a paper from the America First Policy Institute, advocating that additional US aid to Ukraine should be contingent upon the country’s willingness to engage in peace negotiations with Moscow. Conversely, should Russia refuse to participate, Kellogg suggested that US support should continue unabated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism about the potential for resolving the conflict under Trump's leadership, stating that he believes the war could "end sooner" than if other leaders were in power. Zelensky emphasized a recent constructive phone conversation they shared but did not disclose any specific demands related to potential negotiations with Russia.
Analysts and political observers are closely monitoring these developments as discussions of a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict gain momentum.
Trump has made it clear that negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine will be a top priority following his inauguration on January 20. He criticized the current US military and financial aid to Ukraine, referring to the ongoing conflict as a "bloody mess." During his remarks on Thursday, Trump reiterated, "President Putin wants to meet," alluding to the urgency of resolving the war.
As part of his new administration, Trump has appointed Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant-general and former national security advisor, to serve as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg had previously outlined a strategic approach in a paper from the America First Policy Institute, advocating that additional US aid to Ukraine should be contingent upon the country’s willingness to engage in peace negotiations with Moscow. Conversely, should Russia refuse to participate, Kellogg suggested that US support should continue unabated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism about the potential for resolving the conflict under Trump's leadership, stating that he believes the war could "end sooner" than if other leaders were in power. Zelensky emphasized a recent constructive phone conversation they shared but did not disclose any specific demands related to potential negotiations with Russia.
Analysts and political observers are closely monitoring these developments as discussions of a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict gain momentum.
