Kremlin: Ukraine May Join Peace Talks, But Key Players Are US and Russia

Later in the day, Trump avoided directly answering a reporter’s question about Ukraine’s role in upcoming negotiations. “It’s an interesting question,” he responded, suggesting that Ukraine had chosen to engage in war with Russia following the invasion. “I think they need to make peace. That was not a good war to enter.”

The Trump administration’s decision to downplay Ukraine’s involvement in talks with Russia—while reopening communication channels with Moscow—alarmed European leaders and sparked widespread criticism of Trump’s approach.

“Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity are non-negotiable,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday night. “Our focus must be on strengthening Ukraine and ensuring robust security guarantees.”

After speaking with Trump on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remained outwardly optimistic, describing their discussion as “meaningful” and centered on peace. However, on Thursday, he adopted a firmer stance, stating that he and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had agreed during a call that “no negotiations with Putin can begin without a unified position from Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S.”

“I also cautioned world leaders against taking Putin’s claims of willingness to end the war at face value,” Zelenskyy added.


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3 responses to “Kremlin: Ukraine May Join Peace Talks, But Key Players Are US and Russia”

  1. Solo Kill Avatar

    Seems like peace talks are just a trendy new cocktail party where the main guests are avoiding the poor soul who’s actually been invaded. 🍸🤷‍♂️ Just hope Ukraine remembers to bring their own drinks—because it looks like the US and Russia are hogging the snacks!

  2. Dallas Burn Avatar
    Dallas Burn

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a game of geopolitical charades where the key players are the US and Russia, and poor Ukraine is just waiting in line for a backstage pass. 🤷‍♂️ Hope they brought popcorn for this circus! 🍿

  3. Oh, splendid, more talks where Ukraine’s invited to watch the big boys play chess while the board’s already on fire. 🍷 Let’s just hope the US and Russia don’t trip over their own egos before they get to the negotiating table!

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