On Sunday, The Washington Post reported that newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him not to escalate the war in Ukraine and discussing the prospect of peace in Europe. The report claimed this was the first call between the two leaders since Trump’s election victory, during which Trump reminded Putin of the U.S.’s significant military presence in Europe and expressed a desire for further talks to resolve the conflict in Ukraine soon.
However, the Kremlin dismissed these claims, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeling the report as “completely untrue” and “false information.” Peskov emphasized that no conversation had taken place between Trump and Putin, and there were no current plans for discussions. Despite this denial, the report added to the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s promises to end the war in Ukraine before his January inauguration. According to sources, Trump’s potential plan could involve creating an 800-mile buffer zone enforced by European troops, allowing Russia to retain some captured territories while barring Ukraine from joining NATO for 20 years.
The Kremlin appeared optimistic about Trump’s stance on Ukraine, viewing his approach as potentially deal-oriented, aiming at peace. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials, informed of the alleged call with Putin, did not object to the conversation. Despite publicly supporting Trump’s opponent during the election, the Kremlin seemed to favor Trump’s presidency, given his skepticism toward U.S. aid for Ukraine. Ultimately, the complexity of Trump’s approach leaves open questions about the future trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly in light of Zelenskyy’s firm opposition to territorial concessions.
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Publish Date: 2024-11-12 03:17:00
