Today at 21:00 Kyiv time, Donald Trump is expected to deliver a statement. Preliminary information suggests the statement may touch on ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia, particularly those involving Vikoff and Kushner with Putin. It is unclear whether Trump will disclose details of these sensitive and closed-door processes. President Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine expects news about the talks from the participants directly.
Experts believe it is unlikely that Trump will directly comment on the negotiation process. Vikoff is still expected to discuss the freeze plan for the war with Putin, as agreed upon with the US side, but resolution of major contentious points is not anticipated at this stage. This is just another round towards a possible agreement on a ceasefire and drafting a peace plan.
Some experts expect Trump’s statement to focus instead on Venezuela. Recently, Trump confirmed having spoken with President Maduro, offering for him to leave the country by November 28. There have also been reports of airspace closure over Venezuela.
Special attention was paid to Western support for Ukraine. The most debated issue remains the frozen Russian assets. Some EU countries oppose channeling these funds towards Ukraine’s reconstruction, considering instead repaying loans from their own budgets.
While Europeans make bold statements of support, practical implementation is still in question. Security guarantees for Ukraine, weapons supplies, and postwar reconstruction funding remain unresolved issues.
Other topics included Black Sea incidents, attacks on tankers, and Turkey’s policy, with emphasis on the pragmatic approach of many partner countries, especially Turkey, which acts in line with its own interests.
The analysis concludes with the roles of NATO, the US, and the EU in negotiations with Russia, the dynamics of support for Ukraine, and concerns over prolonged peace processes. Doubts about real aid and heightened Ukrainian expectations remain key factors for relations with the West.
