This was reported by Glavpost, citing CNN.
“We are dealing with Ukraine and Russia; we have meetings and negotiations scheduled with different parties,” Trump noted in an interview with journalists, as conveyed by CNN.
These comments come amidst calls from Kyiv for allies to adopt a deeper and more strategic stance regarding the conflict.
Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine and Russia, also emphasized the need for mutual concessions.
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already indicated that he will soften his position regarding the territories. And Vladimir Putin will also have to ease his stance,” Kellogg stated.
He added that discussions will continue in the near future, which is a positive step for both sides.
These statements indicate that the U.S. is seeking to take an active role in resolving the conflict, laying the groundwork for potential compromises. However, it remains unclear how these negotiations will impact the positions of both sides and whether they will lead to actual progress.
We have also reported on how the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to Putin's words regarding the “illegitimacy” of Zelensky.