Trump: Positive talks with Putin to end the Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump revealed new details regarding recent diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Eastern Europe, confirming that his delegation, which visited Moscow, held what he described as a "very good" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. These statements come amid international anticipation of the progress of negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Details of the meeting at the Kremlin
Trump explained that his special envoy, Steve Wittkopf, and his son-in-law and former advisor, Jared Kushner, had left the Kremlin after a lengthy meeting that lasted several hours. While no major breakthrough or final peace agreement was immediately announced, the US president injected an air of optimism into the atmosphere, saying, "They had a very good meeting yesterday with President Putin.".
In a brief response regarding the tangible results of this meeting, Trump indicated that the picture was not yet complete, warning that “the fate of the negotiations is unclear,” but he added that the prevailing impression among his delegation was that “Putin wants to end the war.”.
The obstacle of land and sovereignty
In contrast, despite the positive atmosphere conveyed by the American side, the Kremlin announced a more reserved stance on Tuesday evening. Yuri Ushakov, diplomatic advisor to the Russian president, stated that no agreement had yet been reached on the issue of "territory," the most complex point in the negotiations.
“We have not yet reached a settlement, but it is possible to discuss some of the American proposals,” Ushakov said in response to press inquiries, describing the talks as “very useful and constructive,” while emphasizing that there is still a long way to go and much work to be done.
The context of the conflict and election promises
These moves are particularly significant given the political context; Trump made ending the war in Ukraine one of his key campaign promises, criticizing on several occasions the amount of US military aid provided to Kyiv and asserting his ability to resolve the conflict quickly. These negotiations come as the war enters its third year, leaving enormous economic and humanitarian consequences worldwide.
The strategic importance of negotiations
This diplomatic activity carries profound strategic implications; the success of these negotiations could mean a redrawing of the security map in Europe. European capitals and NATO are closely monitoring these talks, amid concerns that any hasty settlement could impose harsh conditions on Ukraine or legitimize the status quo on the ground, potentially altering the balance of power in Europe for years to come.
