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Trump Discusses Possible Ceasefire in Ukraine as Tensions Continue
The U.S. President talks about Russia's conditional backing for a ceasefire as discussions advance.
In a press conference on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed measured hope concerning the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, following remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire but mentioned he had 'serious questions' he wanted to discuss with Trump.
Trump referred to Putin's statement as 'very promising' but stressed that it was not entirely comprehensive.
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, he noted, 'I would love to meet with him or have a conversation.
However, we need to finalize it [the ceasefire agreement] quickly.'
This conversation follows the arrival of Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Moscow for talks related to the ongoing conflict.
Trump stated that if Russia were to turn down the suggested peace plan, it would signify 'a very disappointing moment for the world.'
He remarked that numerous details about a final agreement had already been discussed, saying, 'Now we’re going to find out if Russia is on board and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world.'
When addressing potential long-term peace talks, Trump pointed out delicate matters regarding territorial concessions.
'We have not been operating in secrecy.
We’ve been in discussions with Ukraine about the lands to be kept and those to be relinquished,' he said.
He also highlighted the importance of a power plant in these conversations, alluding to the stakes involved in the control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russia and is recognized as Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Trump stressed the complexities of the negotiations, noting the difficulties in 'defining the edge of a country.'
These discussions coincide with Ukraine's recent acceptance of a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, following diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia this week, amidst increasing tensions stemming from 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 extensive conflict and instability, underscoring the importance of continued international diplomatic efforts.
Putin expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire but mentioned he had 'serious questions' he wanted to discuss with Trump.
Trump referred to Putin's statement as 'very promising' but stressed that it was not entirely comprehensive.
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, he noted, 'I would love to meet with him or have a conversation.
However, we need to finalize it [the ceasefire agreement] quickly.'
This conversation follows the arrival of Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Moscow for talks related to the ongoing conflict.
Trump stated that if Russia were to turn down the suggested peace plan, it would signify 'a very disappointing moment for the world.'
He remarked that numerous details about a final agreement had already been discussed, saying, 'Now we’re going to find out if Russia is on board and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world.'
When addressing potential long-term peace talks, Trump pointed out delicate matters regarding territorial concessions.
'We have not been operating in secrecy.
We’ve been in discussions with Ukraine about the lands to be kept and those to be relinquished,' he said.
He also highlighted the importance of a power plant in these conversations, alluding to the stakes involved in the control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russia and is recognized as Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Trump stressed the complexities of the negotiations, noting the difficulties in 'defining the edge of a country.'
These discussions coincide with Ukraine's recent acceptance of a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, following diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia this week, amidst increasing tensions stemming from 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 extensive conflict and instability, underscoring the importance of continued international diplomatic efforts.
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