Information regarding the upcoming negotiations was reported by Glavpost, citing politexpert.net.
“I believe that [Putin] wants to end the war. I see that. We have discussed this at length,” Trump noted.
He also emphasized that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be involved in the forthcoming talks: “He will be engaged.”
Previously, it was reported that representatives from the U.S. and Russia plan to meet on February 18 in Saudi Arabia to prepare for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin at the end of the month. However, the lack of direct Ukrainian participation in these discussions has raised concerns among both Ukrainian leadership and European allies. President Zelensky highlighted that any peace agreements must consider Ukraine's interests and be achieved with its direct involvement.
Additionally, the Trump administration expressed a desire to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter, that is, by April 20. However, such initiatives have faced criticism from European leaders, who fear that their role in the resolution process may be undermined. The German Vice Chancellor pointed out that “the U.S. is no longer an ally of Europe,” indicating a growing closeness between Washington and Moscow.
At the same time, Trump stated that Russia has a powerful military machine, reminding that they defeated Hitler and Napoleon. This remark raised further concerns among European partners regarding possible concessions from the U.S. in favor of Russia.
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