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Trump Pushes for Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

 President Optimistic as U.S. Seeks Diplomatic Solution to End Conflict

Trump Pushes for Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump said the United States is about to start discussions with both Russia and Ukraine to try to end the conflict, and he noted that the talks are moving along in a positive direction.

At a press briefing on Sunday, Trump pointed out that the US is tackling several global issues at once. He recalled a particularly busy weekend that included not only matters in Israel but also the ongoing situation between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump mentioned that there are several meetings lined up with different parties, including representatives from both Ukraine and Russia, and he expressed confidence in the progress being made.

Shortly after, Keith Kellogg—Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine—explained on Fox News that any peace agreement would require both Kiev and Moscow to make concessions. He stressed that both sides must compromise to reach an accord.

Kellogg also noted that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seems to be softening his hard-line position on territorial concessions, showing some willingness to be flexible. At the same time, he pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin would also have to adjust his approach.

Looking ahead, Kellogg suggested that a resolution could come within months rather than years, thanks to a solid plan already in place.

On Saturday, Kellogg also told Reuters that the United States is urging Ukraine to hold elections—possibly before the end of the year. Currently, Kiev has suspended both presidential and parliamentary elections under martial law, with Zelensky’s term having ended last May. Meanwhile, Moscow has dismissed Zelensky’s authority, claiming that legal power now rests only with the Ukrainian parliament and its speaker.

Russian officials have shown that they are open to talks with the US over the Ukraine conflict, although they admitted that no major agreements have been reached so far.

Earlier reports suggested that Trump’s potential peace plan for Ukraine might involve a ceasefire along the current front lines and the creation of an 800-mile demilitarized zone monitored by European troops. The plan might also require Ukraine to delay its NATO membership ambitions for at least 20 years.

However, Russia has rejected the idea of simply freezing the conflict. Russian officials insist that hostilities will only stop if Ukraine agrees to permanent neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification, while also accepting the current territorial boundaries.