Donald Trump has publicly admitted that his previous assessment of how easy it would be to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war was mistaken. The US president emphasized that ending this conflict turned out to be the most difficult task, contrary to his initial expectations of a quick resolution.
Trump remarked that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine are not yet ready to meet, but he promised that progress will be made in the negotiation process, though he did not specify any concrete actions. His tactic remains to bring the conflicting parties together in one room to negotiate, although experts point out that this strategy fails to address the underlying causes related to Russia’s wider policy towards Ukraine.
During a meeting with journalists, Trump confirmed that he had set timeframe ultimatums for Russian President Putin regarding the end of the war, but the situation has not changed. The US president also commented on the roles of Chinese and North Korean leaders, mentioning their impact on global politics and increasing pressure on the West and democracies.
When journalists questioned Trump about his specific actions towards Russia, he responded by criticizing the media. The article's author notes that a major challenge remains the West's inability to significantly influence events unless military assistance to Ukraine is enhanced.
Trump is expected to hold a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the coalition leaders’ summit in Paris, where security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed. However, the material points out that meaningful changes are unlikely, as Russia shows no sign of accepting Western-proposed terms for ending the war.
The author emphasizes that increasing support for Ukraine from Western countries remains the main path toward resolution, helping to contain Russian aggression. There is skepticism about any major shifts happening soon, especially given the limited willingness for financial support from the US.
