Trump articulated that the specifics of the negotiations should be managed directly by Russia and Ukraine, arguing that the warring nations possess essential insights into the conflict that external mediators may lack. This marks a departure from Trump’s earlier stance of applying increased pressure on Russia, which included threats of new banking sanctions due to concerns that Putin might not be inclined to cease hostilities.
In an unexpected twist, Trump indicated a willingness to relinquish his mediating role, expressing that the Vatican is interested in facilitating these negotiations, declaring, “Let the process begin!” Notably, while Trump hailed this announcement as a concession from Putin, it largely aligns with Russia's own narrative of proposing extended negotiations in response to international calls for ending the violence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised alarms over this shift, emphasizing the necessity of involving both American and European representatives in the negotiation process to ensure a balanced and fair resolution.
In an unexpected twist, Trump indicated a willingness to relinquish his mediating role, expressing that the Vatican is interested in facilitating these negotiations, declaring, “Let the process begin!” Notably, while Trump hailed this announcement as a concession from Putin, it largely aligns with Russia's own narrative of proposing extended negotiations in response to international calls for ending the violence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised alarms over this shift, emphasizing the necessity of involving both American and European representatives in the negotiation process to ensure a balanced and fair resolution.
