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Has Ukraine successfully persuaded Washington to support Kyiv's stance?

The Battle for Peace: Zelenskyy and Trump's Pursuit of Ukraine's Freedom

Kyiv and Washington Finding Common Ground Amidst Russia's Invasion

As Putin marches his troops in Russia's Victory Day parade, the sight of unity between Kyiv and Washington might just be the peace Ukraine has been yearning for. What's the catch? Will Zelenskyy finally manage to convince Trump to end Putin's war in Ukraine?

Ever the Unpredictable Trump

Since the presidential debates last year, Trump has been notorious for dodging questions about ending Russia's war in Ukraine. He once promised to end it within 24 hours but held back from confirming Ukraine's victory, sparking speculation about his true intentions.

For months, Zelenskyy, Ukraine's President, has been attempting to sway Trump, from their encounter in New York in September 2024 to heated arguments in the Oval Office. But it seems the appeal for peace hasn't fallen on deaf ears.

Will the 30-Day Ceasefire be the Breakthrough?

In late March, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Russia's invasion, provided the Kremlin abided by the same terms. Two months later, with no ceasefire in sight, Ukraine holds on to the offer, ready to spring into action the moment Russia agrees.

Meanwhile, Russia has violated its own announced ceasefires, demonstrating an unwillingness to put an end to the conflict. Ukraine, however, has managed to strike a minerals deal with the US and secure its parliament's approval, hoping to strengthen their position in peace negotiations.

Noble Peace Offer

Zelenskyy has frequently proposed a true, unconditional ceasefire - one in which neither side would launch missiles, drones, or engage in military attacks. "Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire starting now...But it must be real," Zelenskyy said on May 8, making a statement on Ukraine's Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism.

Trump, too, has shown support for a ceasefire, calling for an unconditional one that would last ideally, 30 days. During a phone call with Zelenskyy, Trump emphasized his commitment to securing peace between Russia and Ukraine, once again throwing his support behind Ukraine's noble peace offer.

A Balancing Act Between Allies

As tensions simmer between Ukraine and Russia, China's President, Xi Jinping, visited Putin in Moscow, amid calls for unity against the U.S.'s "dual containment" of Beijing and Moscow. Xi's visit Signaled China's support for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while their joint statement called for an end to the conflict only if its "root causes" were removed.

Meanwhile, Trump is set to visit the Middle East, where Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have played a crucial role in helping Ukraine in prisoner-of-war exchanges and returning forcibly deported children. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the possibility of Putin's visit to the Middle East.

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  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly proposed unconditional and true ceasefires, emphasizing the necessity of a permanent silence with no missile or drone strikes or military assaults on the front.
  • During a phone call with Zelenskyy on May 8, Trump supported the idea of a ceasefire, demanding it to be unconditional and lasting at least 30 days. Trump also agreed to help facilitate peace, although his statements suggest some flexibility regarding the exact terms and duration of the ceasefire.
  • The Kremlin's reaction towards Ukraine's peace offers has been negative as Russia violated announced ceasefires, demonstrating an unwillingness to end the conflict. Ukraine, however, managed to strike a minerals deal with the US and secure its parliament's approval, hoping to strengthen their position in peace negotiations.
  • Xi Jinping's visit to Putin and their joint statement signaled China's support for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while their joint statement called for an end to the conflict only if its "root causes" were removed, indicating China's position against Ukraine.
  • Trump's visit to the Middle East shows the importance of these countries in Ukraine's efforts to end the war with their help in prisoner-of-war exchanges and the return of forcibly deported children. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the possibility of Putin's visit to the Middle East.
  1. Despite Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine, the Unites States and Kyiv have been forging a potential alliance, with President Zelenskyy persistently advocating for peace in debates with President Trump.
  2. In a surprising turn of events, Trump, who has previously evaded questions about ending Russia's war in Ukraine, has hinted at a more agreeable stance, expressing support for a 30-day ceasefire proposals put forth by Ukraine.
  3. Amid these political intricacies, LinkedIn discussions on war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and politics have been abuzz with speculation about the readiness of both parties to finally bring a lasting ceasefire into effect.
  4. As the complex dynamics between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, China, and Middle Eastern allies unfold, the general news has been closely following the evolving situation, reporting on every key move and negotiation in the pursuit of Ukraine's freedom.

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