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The recent progress in the Ukraine ceasefire is a small but important step in breaking the diplomatic deadlock. While this step holds significant political value, it's still just the beginning. Trump's plan for a quick resolution might face setbacks,
Traditionally, the US may have acted as a leader, but Trump now believes that European security is primarily Europe's own business, with the US offering, at best, a minimal safety net, as he is reluctant to continue shouldering what he views as the burden of leadership,
The US is trying to persuade Ukraine to agree to its demand by presenting US cooperation on Ukraine minerals and energy resources as a strategy to deter Russia from damaging these assets,
Russia did not agree to the US-supported proposal for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, opting instead for a limited ceasefire focused on 'energy infrastructure'. This indicates that the US has not achieved any substantial gains in this regard,
Securing a role for the US in Ukraine's postwar reconstruction allows the Trump administration the opportunity to tell the American people that it consistently prioritizes American interests,
However, a long-term peaceful resolution of the conflict remains out of reach, given the failure to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire deal and the significant gap between the two sides on territorial disputes and security guarantees,
It’s clear the EU is not the “thing” when it comes to defense
As Kristersson, the Swedish leader, said We hope there will be a deal,
It’s been a bit of a mess as we all know,
said Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish prime minister, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit in Brussels We believe that the Kyiv regime has already broken the ceasefire proposed by the U.S. president,
Zakharova said on television, according to TASS That was President Macron, we have a conversation on average once a day, he's helping a lot. I will call him back,
Returning to the briefing, he said ... the Guardian reported It was a fruitful conversation, perhaps the most fruitful we have had, the mood was positive,
There will be our technical teams, as far as I understand it, the structure is such that there will be a meeting between Ukraine and America,
He (Putin) does not want us to have even one military (personnel) on the territory of the Kursk region. He does not want a ceasefire until our troops are out of the territory of the Kursk region. I am absolutely confident in that. He is amassing troops and wants to strike us, to put more pressure on us.”
Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs. We are very much on track."
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social We believe that together with America, with President Trump, and under American leadership, lasting peace can be achieved this year. One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure. I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X (formerly Twitter The Berlin Wall is not an option, and so we will try to manage this issue,
I told President Trump honestly: 'Do we want Berlin? Do we want many such cities?
the Ukrainian president said, referring to the division of Berlin during the Cold War The issue of territory will be the most difficult,
Zelensky told reporters on Thursday of a potential ceasefire and peace deal But the deal depends on both sides. If one side is positive and the other is not ready, it will be complicated. But then, at least, the US administration will see who is the ‘bad guy’, who is making the deal impossible, and this is surely not Ukraine,
the Lithuanian president said
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