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This announcement came just two days before Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels that the prospects for a ceasefire with Russia are improving, yet experts have informed SBS News that resolving the war will not be straightforward.
What have world leaders been saying?
Face-to-face talks between Trump and Putin could happen as soon as next week, a White House official said.
In subsequent discussions with French and German leaders and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, he stressed Europe’s involvement in the peace efforts.
What do we know about Trump and Putin’s relationship?
“Putin clearly recognises that, and is fairly comfortable he can continue stringing him along with vague promises of meetings and summits.”
Ukraine has targeted Russian refineries and energy facilities with drone strikes, while Russia has concentrated its air assault on Ukrainian cities.
‘Nil prospect’ of a quick resolution to the war
“Trump and Putin can’t address the territory issue because Ukraine is sidelined from those talks, reasonably distrusts the US, and will not agree to relinquish large parts of its land without being involved.”
The ancestral ownership of Crimea, along with its city of Sevastopol, is another sticking point between Russia and Ukraine.
Sussex said talks that do not include Europe or Zelenskyy would ultimately lead to Ukraine being pressured to accept peace on Russia’s terms.
“Zelenskyy’s role is crucial, but the responsibility for initiating peace talks has always rested with Russia, the aggressor. Simply put, Russia can end the war by pulling its troops. Moreover, finding another Ukrainian not disapproving of Putin would be difficult,” he stated.
Who would guarantee peace?
Genauer said questions remain about who would guarantee that no-one will violate any future borders between Russia and Ukraine.
