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Trump Speaks on Possible Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Continuing Tensions
The President of the United States talks about Russia's conditional backing for a ceasefire as talks advance.
In a press conference on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed measured optimism about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine in light of remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin expressed his support for a 30-day ceasefire but mentioned he had 'serious questions' he wanted to discuss with Trump.
Trump characterized Putin's remarks as 'very promising' but stressed that they were not fully comprehensive.
While meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, he stated, 'I’d love to meet with him or speak to him.
But we need to expedite the ceasefire agreement.'
This dialogue follows Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arriving in Moscow for talks related to the ongoing conflict.
Trump indicated that if Russia were to turn down the proposed peace plan, it would be 'a very disappointing moment for the world.'
He pointed out that significant elements concerning a final agreement had already been discussed, stating, 'Now we’re going to see if Russia is there and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world.'
When addressing potential long-term peace negotiations, Trump brought attention to sensitive topics involving territorial concessions.
'We have not been operating in the dark.
We’ve been holding discussions with Ukraine about the lands that will be retained and those that will be lost,' he commented.
He also mentioned the importance of a power plant in these negotiations, suggesting the stakes related to control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Russian control and recognized as Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Trump emphasized the complexities of the negotiations, noting the difficulties of 'establishing the borders of a nation.'
These discussions are framed by Ukraine's recent acceptance of a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, following diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this week, amid rising tensions after interactions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in late February.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, the region has experienced significant conflict and instability, underscoring the importance of ongoing international diplomatic initiatives.
Putin expressed his support for a 30-day ceasefire but mentioned he had 'serious questions' he wanted to discuss with Trump.
Trump characterized Putin's remarks as 'very promising' but stressed that they were not fully comprehensive.
While meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, he stated, 'I’d love to meet with him or speak to him.
But we need to expedite the ceasefire agreement.'
This dialogue follows Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arriving in Moscow for talks related to the ongoing conflict.
Trump indicated that if Russia were to turn down the proposed peace plan, it would be 'a very disappointing moment for the world.'
He pointed out that significant elements concerning a final agreement had already been discussed, stating, 'Now we’re going to see if Russia is there and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world.'
When addressing potential long-term peace negotiations, Trump brought attention to sensitive topics involving territorial concessions.
'We have not been operating in the dark.
We’ve been holding discussions with Ukraine about the lands that will be retained and those that will be lost,' he commented.
He also mentioned the importance of a power plant in these negotiations, suggesting the stakes related to control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Russian control and recognized as Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Trump emphasized the complexities of the negotiations, noting the difficulties of 'establishing the borders of a nation.'
These discussions are framed by Ukraine's recent acceptance of a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, following diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this week, amid rising tensions after interactions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in late February.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, the region has experienced significant conflict and instability, underscoring the importance of ongoing international diplomatic initiatives.
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