Trump Says Talks with Russia and Ukraine 'Going Pretty Well'
The US has planned discussions with Russia and Ukraine, and Donald Trump has stated that progress is being made. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The US is preparing for discussions with both Russia and Ukraine regarding the ongoing conflict, President Donald Trump has announced, asserting that the talks are “going pretty well.”
During a press conference on Sunday, Trump stated that the US is working to address several international crises. “As far as other things are concerned, as you know, we had a very busy weekend. We’re dealing with Israel, we’re dealing with Ukraine and Russia,” he remarked.
“We have meetings and talks scheduled with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia, and I think those discussions are actually going pretty well,” he added.
This statement follows comments from Keith Kellogg, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, who noted that both Kiev and Moscow would need to make concessions for a peace agreement to be achieved. “I think both sides will give a little bit,” he told Fox News.
Kellogg also mentioned that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is considering adjustments to his previous position on territorial concessions. “Zelensky has already indicated he will soften his position on land,” he explained. He also indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is going to have to soften his positions as well.”
When discussing the potential timeline for a resolution, Kellogg predicted that an agreement could be reached within months. “It’s not years we are talking about. We have a solid action plan,” he stated.
In addition, Kellogg informed Reuters on Saturday that the US wants Ukraine to conduct elections, aiming for them to potentially occur by the end of the year. Ukraine has paused presidential and parliamentary elections due to martial law, with Zelensky’s term having ended last May. Consequently, Moscow considers him “illegitimate,” asserting that legal authority now resides solely with the Ukrainian parliament and its speaker.
Russian officials have expressed willingness to engage in talks with the US regarding the Ukraine conflict, although they have noted that no significant agreements have been established in discussions so far.
Previous media reports suggested that Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine might include a ceasefire along current front lines and the establishment of an 800-mile demilitarized zone monitored by European forces. Furthermore, it could require Ukraine to postpone its NATO membership aspirations for a minimum of 20 years.
However, Russia has dismissed the idea of merely freezing the conflict, indicating that hostilities will cease only when Ukraine commits to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification while acknowledging “territorial realities on the ground.”
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
During a press conference on Sunday, Trump stated that the US is working to address several international crises. “As far as other things are concerned, as you know, we had a very busy weekend. We’re dealing with Israel, we’re dealing with Ukraine and Russia,” he remarked.
“We have meetings and talks scheduled with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia, and I think those discussions are actually going pretty well,” he added.
This statement follows comments from Keith Kellogg, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, who noted that both Kiev and Moscow would need to make concessions for a peace agreement to be achieved. “I think both sides will give a little bit,” he told Fox News.
Kellogg also mentioned that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is considering adjustments to his previous position on territorial concessions. “Zelensky has already indicated he will soften his position on land,” he explained. He also indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is going to have to soften his positions as well.”
When discussing the potential timeline for a resolution, Kellogg predicted that an agreement could be reached within months. “It’s not years we are talking about. We have a solid action plan,” he stated.
In addition, Kellogg informed Reuters on Saturday that the US wants Ukraine to conduct elections, aiming for them to potentially occur by the end of the year. Ukraine has paused presidential and parliamentary elections due to martial law, with Zelensky’s term having ended last May. Consequently, Moscow considers him “illegitimate,” asserting that legal authority now resides solely with the Ukrainian parliament and its speaker.
Russian officials have expressed willingness to engage in talks with the US regarding the Ukraine conflict, although they have noted that no significant agreements have been established in discussions so far.
Previous media reports suggested that Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine might include a ceasefire along current front lines and the establishment of an 800-mile demilitarized zone monitored by European forces. Furthermore, it could require Ukraine to postpone its NATO membership aspirations for a minimum of 20 years.
However, Russia has dismissed the idea of merely freezing the conflict, indicating that hostilities will cease only when Ukraine commits to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification while acknowledging “territorial realities on the ground.”
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
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