President-elect of the United States declared that he could end the conflict in 24 hours; Kremlin demonstrated openness to dialogue
The president-elect of the United States, , had a conversation with the Russian leader regarding the conflict in . During the discussion, Trump advised Putin to avoid escalating the war and mentioned the American military presence in Europe. He also made an impactful statement, saying that he could resolve the conflict in just 24 hours. The statement, however, could be a Trump strategy to pressure Ukraine into accepting territorial concessions in favor of Russia.
The Kremlin, in turn, demonstrated openness to dialogue about the situation, but reaffirmed its conditions, which include Ukraine’s withdrawal from joining NATO and the withdrawal of troops from annexed areas. Kiev rejects these demands, stating that peace will only be achieved with the total disoccupation of the regions and Crimea. Next Wednesday (13), current president Joe Biden will meet with Trump at the White House to discuss the Ukrainian crisis. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reported that Biden will take advantage of the meeting to ask Trump to maintain United States support for Ukraine, highlighting the importance of this continued support for the country.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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