Russia expresses openness to high-level talks with the US on Ukraine, while President Trump advises Putin to accept a negotiated settlement, highlighting the war's negative impact on Russia.
Russia has expressed its willingness to engage in high-level dialogue with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes as President Donald Trump urged Russia n President Vladimir Putin to accept a negotiated settlement, emphasizing the detrimental consequences of the war for Russia . Putin congratulated Trump on his return to the White House, highlighting his victory in the election and expressing a desire to restore direct communication between the two nations.
Trump confirmed his intention to meet with Putin but asserted that it would be in Russia's best interest to accept the proposed deal, stating that the current situation was not beneficial for Putin's image. While Russia has consistently maintained its openness to talks with the US on Ukraine, there has been no high-level communication since the war's commencement. However, Putin's statement underscored Russia's expectation of being treated as an equal and with respect during any discussions. He emphasized the elimination of the root causes of the crisis as the most crucial aspect, a demand that poses a significant challenge given the differing viewpoints between Russia and the West on the war's origins. NATO generally views Russia's invasion as an unprovoked act of aggression and illegal. The Kremlin revealed that Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping had discussed relations with the US during a recent phone call. Xi shared his insights from conversations with Trump, and the leaders naturally discussed potential contacts with the US administration. The conversation was pre-scheduled and not a direct response to Trump's inauguration. A spokesperson for Putin's government reiterated Russia's readiness to engage in talks but confirmed that no concrete plans have been established. Addressing the press during the signing of executive orders, Trump expressed his intention to swiftly end the Ukraine War, stating that it would have been averted had he been president. He spoke about a possible meeting with Putin, stating that it could occur very soon. Trump opined that the war was not progressing favorably for Russia, and Putin should seek a resolution. He suggested that Putin was not pleased with the situation and that it was damaging his reputation. Trump emphasized the benefits of ending the war for Russia, stating that it would be in Putin's best interest to make a deal. He noted that while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to negotiate, Putin may not be ready yet. However, he stressed that Putin should pursue a settlement, arguing that his continued resistance was detrimental to Russia. Trump also commented on casualty figures, asserting that Russia had suffered more losses than Ukraine. While Ukraine frequently publicizes its claims of Russian casualties, exceeding 818,000, discussions of Ukrainian losses are relatively rare in the West
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