President Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump claimed that Kyiv is eager to make a deal to end the war with Russia and emphasized the need to stop the needless loss of lives. Zelenskyy described the discussions with Trump as constructive but stressed the importance of robust peace guarantees to safeguard Ukraine’s future.
Trump also made connections between the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, suggesting that ousting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could help end the fighting in Ukraine. He hinted at the possibility of reducing aid to Ukraine and raised concerns about NATO, indicating that continued US participation in the alliance was not a given. Despite Trump’s stance, Zelenskyy’s circle believes negotiations with Russia will be necessary but fear that without stronger security guarantees from the West, a ceasefire would be meaningless.
Trump’s comments come amid ongoing tensions in the region and discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US has been a key supporter of Ukraine since its invasion by Russia, but Trump’s openness to reducing aid and potential withdrawal from NATO has raised concerns. The three-way talks in Paris aimed to address the situation in Ukraine and seek a path towards peace.
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