Trump aims for spring resolution to Ukraine conflict
Concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump might reduce support for Ukraine or make unfavourable compromises for it are unfounded, writes "The Independent," citing well-informed sources. According to them, the head of the White House "aims to end the war by the spring."
- For those worrying about Ukraine they should take note of Arakhamia’s (leader of the Servant of the People faction — editor's note) presence at the inauguration. This was a very significant move and shows the intent of Donald Trump to ensure that Ukraine gets a good deal at the end of this process. It should calm some nerves - said one of the newspaper's sources.
Meeting in the coming weeks
According to "The Independent" source, Trump is taking the issue of resolving the war seriously and is expected to work closely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. There are a number of complex issues that are going to play out but he is going to work with Zelensky and there will be a formal meeting shortly - reported the source.
According to the newspaper's sources, the White House "aims to end the war by the spring".
Arakhamia is considered a close associate of Zelensky. According to "The Independent," he was "one of just a handful of foreign dignitaries" allowed into the Capitol rotunda for Trump's inauguration. The ceremony was moved indoors due to extremely cold weather. The source emphasized that the leader of the Servant of the People faction was received "with huge respect" during the event.
Will Trump end the war in Ukraine?
Trump promised during his election campaign to end the war in Ukraine as quickly as possible, but he has not yet presented a detailed plan. Immediately after his inauguration, he announced that the U.S. would tighten sanctions against Russia until a complete embargo on Russian goods is imposed, if Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the armed conflict.
According to "The Wall Street Journal," the U.S. President gave his diplomats three months to bring about negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.
The U.S. wants "long-lasting peace"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on January 21st that resolving the conflict would be a priority task of U.S. policy during Trump's presidency. According to him, Moscow and Kyiv will be compelled to make mutual concessions to achieve long-lasting peace. We use our leverage, our influence, our national power to bring about not just an end to a conflict, but also to provide long-term stability for Europe and beyond - emphasized Rubio.
According to sources from "The Moscow Times," close to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first contacts between the Trump administration and the Kremlin have already taken place, although both sides have publicly denied it.
