President Donald Trump has stated that Ukraine will be included in negotiations to end Russia's war, following his recent discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a potential deal to resolve the conflict.
When asked if Ukraine would have a seat at the table, Trump affirmed that Ukraine would indeed be part of the negotiations alongside Russia and other involved parties. He emphasized the complexity of the situation, acknowledging the need for multiple stakeholders to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
These statements from Trump come in the wake of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's assertion that Ukraine must be actively involved in any peace agreement reached between the US and Russia. Throughout the Biden administration, US officials, including Former President Joe Biden, consistently underscored the importance of Ukraine's direct participation in discussions concerning its future.
Trump described his conversations with both Putin and Zelensky as productive and defended his decision to engage with Putin before speaking with the Ukrainian leader, dismissing criticisms suggesting otherwise.
The developments indicate a potential shift in the diplomatic approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, with a renewed focus on ensuring Ukraine's inclusion in negotiations and decision-making processes.
