Donald Trump is prioritizing a direct peace deal for Ukraine, shifting from a previous focus on cease-fires.
Trump prioritizes Ukraine peace deal, moving beyond cease-fire discussions.
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump stated his intention to pursue a direct peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, indicating a departure from earlier proposals of a mere cease-fire.
- Donald Trump aims for a direct Russia-Ukraine peace agreement.
- This marks a shift from previous discussions about a cease-fire.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump.
Trump’s approach centers on land swaps as a means to achieve peace, a strategy he has reverted to. This move comes after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine is reportedly seeking to understand Trump’s shift away from the cease-fire idea.
The former president expressed confidence in his ability to broker a deal quickly, stating, “We’re going straight to Russia-Ukraine peace deal, ‘not a mere ceasefire’.” The summit between Trump and Putin concluded without a concrete agreement specifically on Ukraine.
Amid these developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit Trump in Washington on Monday.
