Trump’s Controversial Stance on Ukraine’s NATO Bid and Crimea Resurfaces Amidst Washington Talks

Former US President Donald Trump sparked international debate with recent remarks ahead of crucial meetings in Washington, asserting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could swiftly end the ongoing conflict with Russia if he chose to. Trump, speaking on his Truth Social platform, explicitly ruled out Ukraine’s potential NATO membership and the reclamation of Russian-occupied Crimea as part of any negotiated settlement.

These statements were made on Sunday night, just hours before Trump was scheduled to engage with Zelenskyy and a delegation of European leaders, including representatives from Britain, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the EU, and NATO. The timing of Trump’s comments raised concerns among European diplomats, who feared a repeat of previous instances where Zelenskyy faced public pressure from the former US administration.

Zelenskyy, arriving in Washington, expressed optimism that a unified front with the US and European allies would compel Russia towards a genuine peace. Meanwhile, European leaders were prepared to reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and oppose any land-for-peace proposals that would reward Russian aggression. Discussions also aimed to secure clearer US security guarantees in the event of a peace agreement. Russia’s envoy to Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, indicated that Moscow also expects reciprocal security assurances in any future deal.

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