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Ukraine–Russia Negotiations intensify: Trump Seeks Donbass Resolution
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Washington D.C. – Efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine have entered a critical phase, with former U.S. President Donald Trump spearheading direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. The talks, initiated following a recent summit in Alaska, center on a potential agreement regarding the Donbass region and security assurances for Ukraine, signaling a strategic shift in the ongoing geopolitical landscape.
Initial Impasse and Shifting Focus
Initial attempts to secure a ceasefire between Russia and ukraine proved unsuccessful, with Vladimir Putin rejecting a request made by Trump during the Alaska summit. Despite this setback,the focus has quickly turned to facilitating a trilateral summit involving Trump,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,and Putin within the next week. A key obstacle remains reaching a consensus on territorial exchanges.
According to Keith Kellogg, a U.S. correspondent for Ukraine, the White House aims to address two primary points: agreeing on territorial exchanges and establishing security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump reportedly informed European partners of his intention to convene the three-way summit by next Friday.
European response and Proposed Summit
Zelenskyy has been invited to Washington, D.C., with several European leaders also expected to participate, either in person or remotely. Yesterday, European leaders recalibrated their position, issuing a joint statement signed by key figures including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Premier Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Gior