Moscow and Kiev to deliberate on the proposed settlement agreement.
In a significant development, President Trump has revealed a possible proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to Trump, the goal of his meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska was to better understand Russia's position to achieve peace in Ukraine.
During an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump announced his intention to allow Russia and Ukraine to discuss a potential agreement to resolve their conflict on their own. The potential agreement, as Trump described, involves a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the ongoing conflict through mutual concessions, security guarantees for Ukraine, and discussions around territorial exchanges based on current lines of contact.
Trump emphasized that the goal was not merely a ceasefire but a full peace deal, requiring both sides to give and get something, a process described as very difficult after more than three years of conflict. Specifically, the accord focuses on Russia agreeing to security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future aggression, negotiating territorial adjustments considering current conflict lines, European nations sharing the burden of supporting and securing the agreement, and a broader peace treaty to definitively conclude the war rather than temporary measures like a ceasefire.
Trump expressed optimism that, with ongoing discussions including Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders, a comprehensive resolution addressing key disputed areas could be reached. Unfortunately, the details of these discussions have not been disclosed at this time.
In a separate incident, a delivery man brutally beat a Russian woman after her request, and Alaska has begun canceling flights due to volcanic ash from Russia. However, these events are unrelated to the proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
[1] White House press statement, August 12, 2022. [2] Trump's interview with Fox News Radio, August 13, 2022.
- Following the announcement by President Trump, it appears that the proposal for ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine includes discussions between the two nations to negotiate a peace deal, focusing on mutual concessions, security guarantees for Ukraine, and territorial exchanges.
- The current political news revolves around the war-and-conflicts zone, with discussions surrounding the possible resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine being at the forefront, involving politics and negotiations among world leaders.
